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City of the Plague God
by Sarwat Chadda
I loved this book, and let me tell you why!
There are three things that I look for in a story about mythology that I need for it to be fantastic. They are:
1. A relatable main character, which Sikander is through and through. He is struggling with his grief for his brother who passed away, all while helping his parents run their deli. He knows where his passions lay and life and that is cooking at the deli. He's not seeking glory, he is true to himself and who he is throughout the whole book. Sik shows us a small glimpse into the Muslim religion and his world, which I found both fascinating and enlightening.
2. It has to teach me something! So fun fact I took a course on Mesopotamia in high school, and then again in university, and this book still managed to teach me tons. I'm no slouch when it comes to mythology, so I was excited to test my knowledge against this book, and I was blown away by how much I learned. I knew about the gods but had never heard of the Epics of Gilgamesh. i also found the weapons and their lore fascinating.
3. It has to be entertaining! They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and oh boy does this book fits that bill. Sarwat Chadda crafted a story so amazing that fans of Percy Jackson will not be disappointed. It has all the amazing story telling we have come to know and love from Uncle Rick, but if I may dare to say, so much more. I really do hope that this becomes a series because I need more!
Bonus points given for sassy animal sidekick.... I'm looking at you Sargon
Go now and read this book!
There are three things that I look for in a story about mythology that I need for it to be fantastic. They are:
1. A relatable main character, which Sikander is through and through. He is struggling with his grief for his brother who passed away, all while helping his parents run their deli. He knows where his passions lay and life and that is cooking at the deli. He's not seeking glory, he is true to himself and who he is throughout the whole book. Sik shows us a small glimpse into the Muslim religion and his world, which I found both fascinating and enlightening.
2. It has to teach me something! So fun fact I took a course on Mesopotamia in high school, and then again in university, and this book still managed to teach me tons. I'm no slouch when it comes to mythology, so I was excited to test my knowledge against this book, and I was blown away by how much I learned. I knew about the gods but had never heard of the Epics of Gilgamesh. i also found the weapons and their lore fascinating.
3. It has to be entertaining! They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and oh boy does this book fits that bill. Sarwat Chadda crafted a story so amazing that fans of Percy Jackson will not be disappointed. It has all the amazing story telling we have come to know and love from Uncle Rick, but if I may dare to say, so much more. I really do hope that this becomes a series because I need more!
Bonus points given for sassy animal sidekick.... I'm looking at you Sargon
Go now and read this book!