A review by le_lobey
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really enjoyed act II, but the beginning and ending didn't resonate with me as much. The prose is beautiful throughout, but a lot of the Cyrus-Zee dialogue felt saccharine, and a few scenes didn't really fall into place. The surreal ending also took me by surprise, and I don't really care for books that cheekily insert Donald Trump. It comes off very Dante's Inferno.