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Martyr!
by Kaveh Akbar
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book has quickly earned the title as one my favorite books. Quite a large decision, but from the beginning, I knew I would love this. Akbar’s attention to detail, wit, and sweeping self-loathing monologues drew me in immediately. Dark humor and pain are rife within these pages, and the plot doesn’t suck too!!! Such a beautiful interweaving of Iranian folklore, political history, and intellectual discussions on American racism and Islamophobia. Truly a modern masterpiece. I want to tell my high school English teacher to put this book in the curriculum.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent