A review by manishasaha
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging emotional reflective 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 book is everything I want in a fiction novel wrapped up in a beautiful bow (that comes at a certain cost): a well researched novel that educates about a particular time period (mid 19th century), and theme (colonialism). babel manages to embed this incredible historical accuracy into a beautiful, heart wrenching story with a unique cast of characters caught in quite a journey. very raw upon just finishing this beauty, may circle back to jot down some more coherent thoughts. just, wow. and ow.
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