A review by bridge_enginerd
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I struggled a bit to get through this extremely dense book. It’s one of those historical fantasy novels that teaches you a lot about our current culture. I’d describe it as boring but powerful. If you’re really into linguistics and don’t know a lot about the harms of colonialism, this is a good one to read.