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What are you reading/listening to this week? (September 13th, 2023) (literature.cafe)

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[–] Eq0@literature.cafe 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m cheating, on multiple counts: I put aside the book in German that I have been reading to have something lighter to read. And instead of going through my local library, I bought it on Amazon.

But other than the personal background, I’m now reading “Babel” by R.F. Kuang. Just started a couple of days ago, but is all I expected and more. A steam-punk coming of age novel that confronts racism and colonialism, while talking about the subtleties of languages and the English language in particular. Absolutely great!

[–] Arthur@literature.cafe 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Babel sounds fantastic, I'm going to pick it up.

You should post a review in !printsf@literature.cafe when you finish. :)

[–] Eq0@literature.cafe 3 points 1 year ago

I will! Can’t wait to share !