Babel Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution

Man muss es mögen, auf der Meta-Ebene zu lesen und nicht auf der reinen Story-Ebene. Man muss auch offen sein für bestimmte politische Themen (wie Kolonialisierung, strukturelle Benachteiligung etc). Ich habe es sehr genossen.

Everyone needs to read this. It's phenomenal. Don't let the length or academic feeling discourage you. It's very well written, and worth every page. I loved this and will absolutely read it again.

Babel by R.F. Kuang is in absolutely breathtaking. This Book shines with beautiful and complex world-building, characters with motivations and distinct personalities, and a deepy academic theme. Such a worthwhile book, you´ll keep thinking about it for weeks to come!

When I started reading the book I had no ifea how big the impact and the intensity of the plot could be. I am in pure awe of how amazing both the plot and the writing style are. Though the story seems merely interesting in the beginning, the story evolves into something that one might never really forget. The hints all come together until the events and emotions the characters experience spiral out of control. Stunning.

This book hits hard and will fire up your rage against imperial colonialism. Kuang's use of magical realism is fascinating, and she brilliantly lays bare just how sneaky and all-encompassing colonialism is, seeping into every corner of international society. Her storytelling doesn’t just make you reflect; it leaves you with that gut-wrenching realization that these colonial legacies are still very much alive and kicking today. For all the language nerds and polyglots out there, this book is an absolute gem. It dives deep into the etymology and evolution of words across multiple languages, and it’s an absolute joy to explore. Kuang is a genius, and this book is a total page-turner. It’s a cathartic read that hits home, especially if you grew up in white 'global-north' countries that are still perpetuating harm and colonial practices against our countries of origin. A must-read—I wish I could experience it again for the first time.