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A review by micareads123
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A lot of really interesting reflections on life, death, mortality and meaning intersected with cultural belonging and vilification. I really enjoyed this read and may even revisit it in the future.
The structure of the book did feel a bit more disjointed than I would have liked, and some parts dragged on longer than they needed to. I think this book tackled some really big topics that don’t have clear answers, and I respect that, but at the same time greater cohesion and direction would have really elevated the book for me.
Overall I definitely recommend this, especially if you enjoy character-driven novels brimming with philosophical questions.
The structure of the book did feel a bit more disjointed than I would have liked, and some parts dragged on longer than they needed to. I think this book tackled some really big topics that don’t have clear answers, and I respect that, but at the same time greater cohesion and direction would have really elevated the book for me.
Overall I definitely recommend this, especially if you enjoy character-driven novels brimming with philosophical questions.