A review by taroroot
Babel by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i am an rf kuang stan <3 i adored the academic setting of Babel as well as the unique magic system based on silver and translation.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Blood, Grief, Death, Racial slurs, Drug use, Gun violence, War, Toxic friendship, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, and Alcohol