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A review by imchelsi
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was wondering if this would live up to the hype and it did! This was a tough read at spots, especially with what's going on in the world currently, so I do recommend checking content warnings.
This is a beautifully written look at death, something inevitable for all, but it pegs the question, Can there be a good, useful death?
Cyrus' struggle to understand the meaning of life and death in the wake of losses in his life takes him on a journey of self discovery woven in the tapestry of his loved one's stories. This novel was incredibly thought provoking, full of heart, and I couldn't put it down.
This is a beautifully written look at death, something inevitable for all, but it pegs the question, Can there be a good, useful death?
Cyrus' struggle to understand the meaning of life and death in the wake of losses in his life takes him on a journey of self discovery woven in the tapestry of his loved one's stories. This novel was incredibly thought provoking, full of heart, and I couldn't put it down.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War