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theelizabethjoy 's review for:
Martyr!
by Kaveh Akbar
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you have been or are depressed and suicidal, please read this carefully. It does not glorify suicide or death but has deep conversations about it and the longing to not exist. I was in a good headspace when listening to it but I could see myself being pushed closer if I had been in a bad headspace. Gorgeous book, we need more like it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Islamophobia, Pregnancy
Minor: Racial slurs, Vomit, War