Martyr! is a 2024 debut novel by American author Kaveh Akbar.

Martyr!
AuthorKaveh Akbar
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
PublisherKnopf

Writing and development edit

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Akbar made the decision to write a novel.[1] Akbar wrote poems that served as a step in drafting the novel,[2] and for a period read two novels a week and watched a film daily as inspiration for his work.[1]

Reception edit

According to literary review aggregator Book Marks, the novel received mostly "Rave" reviews.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Harris, Elizabeth A. (19 January 2024). "What Drives Kaveh Akbar? The Responsibility of Survival". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  2. ^ Varno, David (24 November 2023). "Kaveh Akbar's Labor of Love". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Book Marks reviews of Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar". Book Marks. Retrieved 25 January 2024.