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booksthatburn 's review for:
Babel-17
by Samuel R. Delany
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A lot of cool stuff with regards to thinking about language and polyamory, neat bit of sci-fi.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Grief
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicide, Blood, Murder, Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Child death, Racial slurs, Torture, Vomit, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Pregnancy
Older book which uses some outdated/racist terminology (frequent use of "Oriental ").