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A review by jasmind496
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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

An act of translation is always an act of betrayal.

Don't talk to me. I loved this book sooo much!
I laughed, cried, screamed - the end broke me.
The subject of colonialism was incredibly interesting and the characters - I loved every single one! Also, as someone who is fascinated by languages, this book was sooo informative and I learned so much!

However, Ramy's death killed me. How?! I mean, I knew someone was goingt to die, but Ramy? And Griffin? And Robin?!
And we never got to know his name ...
I had hopes for Letty, but -surprise - she betrayed them all ...


Finally, I can only strongly recommend 'Babel'. Please read it! 
My first ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-book this year!