![]() ![]() As the book progresses however, it soon becomes clear that all is not so rosy at Babel and the place holds dark secrets that hide the true nature of the Empire and all that Britain stands for. Robin is immediately intoxicated by the splendor of the place, settling into a buzzy academic rhythm alongside newfound friend Ramy and female compatriots, Victoire and Letty. This tower, powered by magical silver bars, is where all the power for the British Empire stems from. ![]() With strict schedules for studying language rigorously, Robin is raised to attend Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. Robin Swift is an orphan from Canton, brought to England by the stuffy Professor Lovell and trained for a higher purpose. The story is pretty straightforward and plays out as a love/hate letter to author R.F. London is brought to life with glorious (and ugly) detail, while our main protagonist, Robin, is beautifully fleshed out and interesting from the off. The book, clocking in at a hefty 547 pages, is an absolute page-turner and full of wonderful, whimsical prose. Babel is an impressive, ambitious dark academia novel, but it’s certainly not without its flaws. ![]()
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