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kiingchika 's review for:
Martyr!
by Kaveh Akbar
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. It was different than what I would usually consume, and I was deeply intrigued by having a character so flawed as the main protagonist. Poetry isn’t my strongest suite, and sometimes I felt like I was reading something where everyone knew what was going on or like a higher meaning that I didn’t really catch. The different perspectives had me confused at times, and I’m not sure how I feel about the ending. Happy for Cyrus I guess? That man went through a fucking lot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy, War