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Babel by R.F. Kuang
4.0
dark mysterious 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

I'm going to make a full YouTube video on this book because I have some complex thoughts. I enjoyed the book, but I also felt it was heavy-handed and erased importance nuance in doing so. The goal of the books was very obvious, and I definitely think that for people who aren't as familiar with post-colonial theory or who are looking for some kind of specific engagement this would resonant, but I have some questions about the presentation of the plot specifically. Namely, the final call to action seems very poorly considered.