A review by damalireads
The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela

emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

3.75 stars (lol). Every reflection about returning home was very relatable. I have so many quotes marked. Vocabulary is insane and I should honestly study the new words introduced here. Political commentary was interesting to me 70% of the time, 30% of the time it felt random and unnecessary, but still fit into the characterization of Andres. Plot is barely there, but the strength of the writing and ideas carries it.