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# Katabasis: A Fantastical Descent into Hell, Rivalry, and Redemption in the Pursuit of Academic Glory from Author of Yellowface―R. F. Kuang

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Katabasis: A Fantastical Descent into Hell, Rivalry, and Redemption in the Pursuit of Academic Glory from Author of Yellowface―R. F. Kuang : Kuang, R. F.: desertcart.in: Books

Review: Good quality book - Good book and was in a good condition
Review: Dark academia & fantasy - Reading Katabasis and finishing it, I have to say it was quite an experience. It’s not your typical story. The book follows Alice, a grad student who has to go to Hell to save her professor’s soul and Peter tags along with her. At first, I thought it would be a thrilling journey, but it turned out to be more about exploring difficult emotions like grief, loss, and how we process what people mean to us after they’re gone. It’s a bit of a slow burn and heavy on academic theory, which honestly took some getting used to. If you’re not into deep, intellectual stuff mixed with fantasy, this might feel a little dragging. One thing that really stood out in Katabasis was the characters and the way the story is told. Alice is complicated and honestly a little frustrating at times. She’s driven by this obsession with magic and academia that makes her relatable when you’ve been through tough school or career struggles. On the other hand Peter Murdoch, is kind of mysterious and distant at first, but as you get deeper into the story, you see more layers to him. The way RF Kuang writes is really rich and detailed, but sometimes it gets bogged down with a lot of explanations and philosophical musings, so the pace is slow in parts, but it feels intentional. I’ll admit, sometimes it felt like I was back in a classroom with all the dense conversations and theory discussions. If you enjoy slow-building stories and don’t mind a bit of frustration along the way, this book has a unique blend of dark academia, and fantasy.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #317,510 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Contemporary Fantasy (Books) #13 in Fantasy Romance (Books) #15 in Epic Fantasy (Books) |
| Country of Origin  | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (6,466) |
| Dimensions  | 16.51 x 3.81 x 24.13 cm |
| Edition  | Deluxe,Limited |
| Generic Name  | Book |
| ISBN-10  | 0063021471 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0063021471 |
| Importer  | HarperCollins Publishers India |
| Item Weight  | 680 g |
| Language  | English |
| Packer  | HarperCollins Publishers India |
| Print length  | 541 pages |
| Publication date  | 26 August 2025 |
| Publisher  | Harper Voyager |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality book
*by R***A on 12 February 2026*

Good book and was in a good condition

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dark academia & fantasy
*by D***I on 25 October 2025*

Reading Katabasis and finishing it, I have to say it was quite an experience. It’s not your typical story. The book follows Alice, a grad student who has to go to Hell to save her professor’s soul and Peter tags along with her. At first, I thought it would be a thrilling journey, but it turned out to be more about exploring difficult emotions like grief, loss, and how we process what people mean to us after they’re gone. It’s a bit of a slow burn and heavy on academic theory, which honestly took some getting used to. If you’re not into deep, intellectual stuff mixed with fantasy, this might feel a little dragging. One thing that really stood out in Katabasis was the characters and the way the story is told. Alice is complicated and honestly a little frustrating at times. She’s driven by this obsession with magic and academia that makes her relatable when you’ve been through tough school or career struggles. On the other hand Peter Murdoch, is kind of mysterious and distant at first, but as you get deeper into the story, you see more layers to him. The way RF Kuang writes is really rich and detailed, but sometimes it gets bogged down with a lot of explanations and philosophical musings, so the pace is slow in parts, but it feels intentional. I’ll admit, sometimes it felt like I was back in a classroom with all the dense conversations and theory discussions. If you enjoy slow-building stories and don’t mind a bit of frustration along the way, this book has a unique blend of dark academia, and fantasy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ketabasis, delivered in good condition
*by S***N on 12 January 2026*

Was waiting to get my hands on this one. Properly delivered.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Katabasis (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel
- The Devils (Devils, 1)
- The Strength of the Few (2) (Hierarchy)

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