A review by hamstringy
Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional 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

I think the reason this book made me cry so hard I sobbed through the entire plane descent into Seattle is because it is so easy to see it’s a tragedy from the beginning. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Torture, Death of parent, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Colonisation, Violence, War, Blood, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Death, Grief, Racism, and Slavery

Moderate: Drug use, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Classism, Drug abuse, and Fire/Fire injury