A review by ijyx
American War by Omar El Akkad

challenging dark informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A book that takes real events from the Arab world and places them in an American future

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Torture, Violence, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War

Minor: Rape