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A review by smiley_ari
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It was a great read!
Could have been 5 stars but there were periods where I felt it dragged a little, and at times the writing felt very “hand holding” and repetitive when talking about the various characters and their experiences with colonization.
Could have been 5 stars but there were periods where I felt it dragged a little, and at times the writing felt very “hand holding” and repetitive when talking about the various characters and their experiences with colonization.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, and Colonisation
Moderate: Torture, Violence, and Islamophobia
Minor: Slavery