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charlottechamberswriter 's review for:
American War
by Omar El Akkad
Very dark and ominous. Scary, given the current state of affairs. But otherwise well-plotted and well-written.
I also think Akkad makes impressive work of humanizing a person who would otherwise be considered a monster by many. When a person grows up surrounded by misery, human suffering, and no way to escape that suffering, it can't be altogether surprising that such a person might resort to horrific acts to comply with some belief system that promises relief. I am no apologist for this behavior, but I think this adds another dimension of understanding to a very dark (but real) part of the human experience.
I also think Akkad makes impressive work of humanizing a person who would otherwise be considered a monster by many. When a person grows up surrounded by misery, human suffering, and no way to escape that suffering, it can't be altogether surprising that such a person might resort to horrific acts to comply with some belief system that promises relief. I am no apologist for this behavior, but I think this adds another dimension of understanding to a very dark (but real) part of the human experience.