A review by estellegodard
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

beautifully written novel with some really wonderful philosophical observations on life, death, happiness, etc. I also enjoyed the various storylines and narrators that coexist. however, in my opinion the plot dragged at times & I never felt compelled to keep reading after finishing a chapter. the ending also didn’t have the strongest effect on me, especially as we got into the more fantastical elements. 
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