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Grief, Faith, and Survival: Inside Kaveh Akbar’s Martyr!

A bold, lyrical debut: My review of Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar —exploring grief, faith, and survival in a novel that challenges and moves readers.

September 18, 2025

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