A review by sidbar
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense 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

5.0

I really enjoyed this read. To start, it has a writing style I really enjoy- the kind where all the dialogue, even the narration, sounds naturalistic; Reminds me a bit of The Golem of Brooklyn, another recent read.
On the other hand, but in equal measure, I loved the philosophy of it- how cartoon characters and celebrities convene in dreams to discuss their outlooks on life, the smooth flow between what is so ridiculous and so sincere.
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