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Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
4.25
challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was definitely best told in an audiobook, the change in voices helped the shift in perspectives/timelines. 

What an honest telling of a lost man trying to find his own answers in the world, as told through his art and struggles.
Cyrus is complicated and tries to hide himself in what has happened to him. Finding solace in a stranger who turns out to be tied to him. By the end you are rooting for him and his journey.

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