Review by kittybeemartin - Babel

Babel by R.F. Kuang

5.0

challenging dark informative mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I was so hesitant to do this one because The Poppy War still haunts me. but I did this one as a buddy read so we weathered it together! I saw something that said to read this as a historical fiction with fantasy elements and I completely agree. It’s a historical fantasy set at Oxford.
Kuang is an incredible author. She describes scenes so beautifully and painfully. This book was a masterpiece, especially if you’re bilingual or multilingual.

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