A review by cocopuff3438
Babel by R.F. Kuang

dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An incredible story of justice, colonialism and heartbreak. I love everything this book stands for
but that last 10% tore me to pieces.
I agree with most people that the pacing was slow for the majority of the book but the setting, imagery and characters was worth every bit of it. It was very wordy in both a charming and lyrical way but also at times a little bit overwhelming and overstated way.