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kaitlen915 's review for:
Martyr!
by Kaveh Akbar
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had a lump in my throat after finishing. The characters and subject matters are complex and could be a difficult read, but Akbar’s writing is transcendent. Cyrus will be with me for years to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug use, Death of parent
Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, War