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# Martyr!: A Novel

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desertcart.com: Martyr!: A Novel: 9780593685778: Akbar, Kaveh: Books

Review: Standout piece of literature - *Martyr!* by Kaveh Akbar is a standout piece of literature that truly showcases the author’s brilliant writing skills. Unlike many books frequently recommended today, this work is refreshingly different, diving deep into themes that are often overlooked. As an Iranian American, I found that the book resonates on a deeply personal level, capturing the complexities of identity, displacement, and the internal conflicts that come with straddling two cultures. Akbar’s prose is both raw and poetic, making it impossible not to feel the weight of his words. This book isn’t just a read—it’s an experience that lingers long after you’ve finished the last page. Highly recommended for those who seek something genuine and thought-provoking.
Review: Overthinking - 'Martyr!' is a fine, easy enough read. I did not mind the jumping around of time and characters by chapters have some have. It's not a new method for novels, and I don't need things to be so linear all the time. My bigger issue is with the title and the interwoven theme of martyrdom. First off, I don't think Abkar or his character understand what a martyr is. And if they do, the don't articulate it, nor do they truly flesh out the idea of what Cyrus, the main character, wants to do / be with either writing about or being one. It's theory at best, unfulfilled musings at worst. The title certainly does not warrant an exclamation point, as the author never truly follows through in anything that aren't little quips between chapters. While Cyrus is now sober, some of the writing / dialogue would seemingly come from some high times when a few people would be sitting around stoned and going "oh wow man.........that's deep!", when it really is not. Cyrus and Zee's interactions, to me, are due to a lot of overthinking and trying to be deeper than they actually are. Some of the passages get weighed down by it. But the story flows well. I thought I saw the 'twist' coming, and while I wasn't far far off, I was not correct, so good job on that part. I know people are saying the book is overrated, but I don't pick book selections based on 'book club' mentality.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,240 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction (Books) #2 in LGBTQ+ Family Life Fiction (Books) #106 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 10,299 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standout piece of literature
*by P***0 on August 16, 2024*

*Martyr!* by Kaveh Akbar is a standout piece of literature that truly showcases the author’s brilliant writing skills. Unlike many books frequently recommended today, this work is refreshingly different, diving deep into themes that are often overlooked. As an Iranian American, I found that the book resonates on a deeply personal level, capturing the complexities of identity, displacement, and the internal conflicts that come with straddling two cultures. Akbar’s prose is both raw and poetic, making it impossible not to feel the weight of his words. This book isn’t just a read—it’s an experience that lingers long after you’ve finished the last page. Highly recommended for those who seek something genuine and thought-provoking.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overthinking
*by R***R on January 27, 2025*

'Martyr!' is a fine, easy enough read. I did not mind the jumping around of time and characters by chapters have some have. It's not a new method for novels, and I don't need things to be so linear all the time. My bigger issue is with the title and the interwoven theme of martyrdom. First off, I don't think Abkar or his character understand what a martyr is. And if they do, the don't articulate it, nor do they truly flesh out the idea of what Cyrus, the main character, wants to do / be with either writing about or being one. It's theory at best, unfulfilled musings at worst. The title certainly does not warrant an exclamation point, as the author never truly follows through in anything that aren't little quips between chapters. While Cyrus is now sober, some of the writing / dialogue would seemingly come from some high times when a few people would be sitting around stoned and going "oh wow man.........that's deep!", when it really is not. Cyrus and Zee's interactions, to me, are due to a lot of overthinking and trying to be deeper than they actually are. Some of the passages get weighed down by it. But the story flows well. I thought I saw the 'twist' coming, and while I wasn't far far off, I was not correct, so good job on that part. I know people are saying the book is overrated, but I don't pick book selections based on 'book club' mentality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ That magical rare book manages to live up to and earn its hype. Read it. Read it again.
*by P***X on May 1, 2025*

Rarely enough to keep the experience special does the right book hit you at the right time and it feels like magic. Martyr! was both foreign and familiar, cringe and comfort, fantastical and realistic, and reading it is a memorable moment in time. It's an immigrant story, a generational family trauma, a college novel, an addict survival tale, a LBGTQ+ struggle, and country and city mouse journey, while wrestling with politics, art, love, poetry, writing, creating, mental and emotional health, dreaming, and magical realism. It's got NYC and Brooklyn! It's got everything you could ask for and more that you'd never think of asking it. My advice and while I'll refrain from sharing any plot or thoughts on that ending, is to just open it up and start reading... let it take you somewhere. It brought back coming of age feelings that I haven't experience on paper since Leaving The Atocha Station by Ben Lerner and is already a book I'm buying for others, pressing it into their hands, saying give yourself over to this, trust this book, and it will reward you with riches - then come talk to me about it. It's a book you want to read again right after finishing it. It's that special gift, that rare book, that you've already seen everywhere yet still manages to live up to and earn its hype. Read it.

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