A review by n_t_sh_
Babel by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a book with fantasy used with the lightest of touches to convey a significant metaphor about colonialism and racism. It is also about the blurred lines of anti-racism and enablement of racism and colour blindness. The latter, to me, was the most effecting and well done aspect of this book. 
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