A review by dreadpiraterudis
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

emotional hopeful reflective medium-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

5.0

I felt compelled to hold this book to my chest and hug it after reading. Such a tender and painful and completely modern novel that felt so true to itself and so exact in its language and story.