A review by theotwt
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

this book has literally engraved itself into my heart and its never ever leaving. genuinely the best book i've read in months (if not ever) 

the relationships are so so so fascinating especially

the relationship between griffin and robin the existing as paralells never quite meeting at the right time. twisted mirrors of each other. griffin seeing robin as "all i was/all i couldve been/all i want(ed) to be" and robin seeing griffin as "all i could be/all i might be/all i will be" it is so genuinely fascinating. also the cohort - don't think i can even put it into words tbh.