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A review by alexandra_floread
Babel by R.F. Kuang
emotional
tense
medium-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
5.0
It’s always hard for me to get fully invested into dark academia because it feels so far away and hard to relate to but I really enjoyed this! I think I also read this at the perfect time (living abroad and teaching a language where I am always thinking about translations).
I especially appreciated all the connections to language, knowledge and colonialism. “Translation always involves sacrifices.”
I especially appreciated all the connections to language, knowledge and colonialism. “Translation always involves sacrifices.”