A review by vivakresh
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Beautifully conceived, and the writing was excellent—very poetic as you’d expect from such an esteemed poet. The different points of view and the dream sequences were surprisingly interesting and compelling, given the onward drive and complexity of the main character. I feel conflicted about the ending, mostly disappointed. And the main surprise of the plot was predictable, maybe even pat.