A review by lilydoyle6
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

this book is just as well-written and captivating as everyone says. there were so many lines and excerpts that really struck me, especially as someone in recovery. a lot of that felt poignant and relatable to my life.

apart from that, this story was emotional. it's about identity, family trauma, recovery, finding your purpose, and so much more.

i liked how this was structured and gave us a glimpse into so many different characters and timelines. and by the end you see it come together. i feel like i need to reread this to absorb more of it - especially the last ~25% or so. the ending was mesmerizing and mysterious, yet hopeful. 

so much to be said with this one. i'm glad i picked up a copy to own and definitely glad mine is a signed copy.

and i'm always happy to support a fellow hawkeye.