A review by shayminxcx
Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m giving this book 5 stars because it was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed it. That being said . I will be thinking about this book for a long time.
Spoiler
I have a host of mixed feelings about the direction in the final part. Also, unless we’re being set up for a sequel from Victoire’s perspective, I feel that the audience could have been clearly told if the strike or resulting log of it had any impact.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, Torture, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Death of parent, Misogyny, Slavery, War, Classism, Death, and Grief