A review by sophiesmallhands
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Colonisation, Classism, Xenophobia, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
Moderate: Police brutality, Torture, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Islamophobia, and Physical abuse
Minor: War, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment