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A review by chrissiedcohen
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
dark
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
There were 31 people waiting on the copy that I returned as this book was a highly anticipated 2024 release.
It was an interesting listen full of beautiful prose. However, it seemed a bit disjointed in its execution. The story is told from the points of view of multiple characters, their individual complexities unraveled as the book progresses. I read a review from someone else saying that the novel was pulled too soon from its publishing oven (paraphrased) & I have to agree.
It was an interesting listen full of beautiful prose. However, it seemed a bit disjointed in its execution. The story is told from the points of view of multiple characters, their individual complexities unraveled as the book progresses. I read a review from someone else saying that the novel was pulled too soon from its publishing oven (paraphrased) & I have to agree.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Blood, Cultural appropriation