This book is truly monumental. The prose is witty and engaging, while being impactful during the dramatic moments. The themes of struggle from colonized people against the power structures of the imperial core are extremely relevant for modern political discourse. In addition to the political arguments, the discussions of linguistics and languages offer many insights into the English language itself as well as helping explain the imprecision of translation. This book argues that people should be multi-lingual, a project I wholeheartedly support.

If you like books about magic schools where there is a struggle against an authoritative regime, you must read this book. Kuang is a master, and I genuinely see a potential Nobel nomination in her future.