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A review by sweetpersephone
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Fascinating examination of colonisation and living under colonialism through fiction. Anyone interested in how colonisation impacts language would be particularly encouraged to read it. One of the most unique magic systems I've come across. On the negative side, felt that the darker skin characters were under developed which reduced the impact of the story.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Drug abuse and Sexual harassment