A review by thepermageek
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Do you like your fantasy imbued with both undertones & overtones of class war, anti-colonialism & anti-imperialism? Then this book about “translation as magic” will take your breath away. 

Be warned though, this is not a feel good book. Expect heavy doses of racism, violence, questionable ethics/morality & loneliness. 
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