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A review by eleanora
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Torture, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Police brutality, Islamophobia, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War