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tuliptrees37 's review for:
American War
by Omar El Akkad
Oh my. This book. it grabbed my by the lapels and demanded my attention from the first page until it's last. A must read. Knowing from a BookRiot podcast that all the events in the book happened somewhere in the world, just not the United States gave the reading even greater impact. I couldn't stop reading it. I read it in two sittings in two days something I rarely do. Only breaking to take a breather from the nuanced questions, views and warnings the book heeds. Sarat, the main character is incredible well written. Unlike other dystopian novels of war, this is near future, the events are plausible. It's scary, and gripping. You never know where the story is going to go next. The book leaves me absolutely astonished. Speechless. In awe. One of the most deeply impactful reads of my life to date.
I want to buy it and keep it near. A reminder of just how lucky we are, and just how arbitrary that is.
I want to buy it and keep it near. A reminder of just how lucky we are, and just how arbitrary that is.