A review by underwaterlauren
American War by Omar El Akkad

challenging dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

this was just so wholly unpleasant to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, War, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic, Physical abuse, Murder, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, and Police brutality

Minor: Xenophobia and Vomit