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A review by gakatw
Babel by R.F. Kuang
dark
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? Yes
4.5
I see why people dislike this book — if you’re a fan of intricately specific magic systems that make consistent sense logically, this book isn’t for you. However, this wasn’t the focus of the book, and I found this read extremely emotionally impactful and I’m reeling. I loved it. It explored concepts that are truly intriguing and so incredibly important. The moral rifts weren’t as black-and-white as I expected them to be. I was so very invested.
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence