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Leila by Prayaag Akbar
4.0
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Dystopia in a way I have never experienced before, Leila is heartwrenching, outspoken, and wholly unique. A story of privilege and the intense grief of a mother Akbar has created a story about a police state with a gorgeous Indian background. It is truly a hidden gem for any reader who enjoys the commentary and brashness of Orwell or Atwood.
The pacing of the beginning felt a little slower than I ideally prefer, but the story quickly becomes undeniably engaging. I highly recommend the audiobook - Rodrigues does an amazing job embodying Akbar's story.
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cheating, death of a father, physical illness (specifically emphysema), physical assault & injury, sexual assault, abduction, captivity, cult themesDystopia in a way I have never experienced before, Leila is heartwrenching, outspoken, and wholly unique. A story of privilege and the intense grief of a mother Akbar has created a story about a police state with a gorgeous Indian background. It is truly a hidden gem for any reader who enjoys the commentary and brashness of Orwell or Atwood.
The pacing of the beginning felt a little slower than I ideally prefer, but the story quickly becomes undeniably engaging. I highly recommend the audiobook - Rodrigues does an amazing job embodying Akbar's story.
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