Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

Martyr!

Kaveh Akbar

331 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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A newly sober, orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, guided by the voices of artists, poets, and kings, embarks on a remarkable search for a family secret that leads him to a terminally ill painter living out her final days in the Brooklyn Museum. E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,686 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 80%
dark 49%
sad 47%
challenging 39%
hopeful 35%
funny 32%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 13%
tense 9%
adventurous 8%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 13%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.46

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