A review by jemini
Cockroach by Rawi Hage

4.0

Cockroach by Rawi Hage: 4/5

such powerful and evocative writing. it was written in almost like daily segments that pieced together to follow our main character as he experiences, and tries to survive, life. quite often the main character’s thoughts and actions are hard to stomach but nothing about the story is supposed to go down easy. the symbolism of cockroach really integrates a variety of different meanings within the story from poverty to immigrant. a little bit of magical realism sneaks its way into the story adding more interest. it’s vindictive, dark and angry, if you’re looking for that type of read then check it out.