A review by d6ni_3la
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is about the might and beauty of different languages. About identity crisis, human relationships, sacrifices and morals.
If you love languages, their structure, their history, their characteristics, then you'll love this one. Later in the book, you'll also see Robin, a boy who was teared away from his hometown Canton and brought to England, struggling with his identity. Is he now Chinese or English?
Also the friendship between the four students is worth reading.
Beautiful, beautiful book.
Loved it.
If you love languages, their structure, their history, their characteristics, then you'll love this one. Later in the book, you'll also see Robin, a boy who was teared away from his hometown Canton and brought to England, struggling with his identity. Is he now Chinese or English?
Also the friendship between the four students is worth reading.
Beautiful, beautiful book.
Loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Hate crime, Death, Death of parent, Racism, and Injury/Injury detail