A review by oneshelf
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad 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

This is a rare case of a book that carved my heart out and repeatedly stomped on it WHILE enlightening my mind. It has taught me so much about translation, colonialism, industrialization, (non)violent resistance, the intersection between classism and racism, etc. Moreover, the Muslim representation was very well done!