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# Martyr!: A Novel

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

Review: Loved this book - At time funny and others deep, it never let me down. Great story and very thought provoking.
Review: A surreal book… - Martyr follows Cyrus Shams, a young addict struggling to maintain sobriety while searching for meaning in his life. Born in Persia, Cyrus is brought to the United States by his father after his mother is killed when her plane is accidentally shot down over the Persian Gulf by the U.S. government. As he grapples with his mother’s death, his father’s eventual passing, and his desire to write a book that might make sense of these losses, Cyrus travels from Indiana to New York to interview Orkideh, an artist dying of cancer. During this journey, he uncovers a revelation about his mother that reshapes his understanding of his past. The novel weaves together layered themes of bisexuality, grief, depression, addiction, racism, martyrdom, and self-discovery. While rich and thought-provoking, I found it challenging to follow at times.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,088 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in LGBTQ+ Family Life Fiction (Books) #2 in LGBTQ+ Literary Fiction (Books) #115 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (11,080) |
| Dimensions  | 5.15 x 0.7 x 8 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0593685776 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0593685778 |
| Item Weight  | 8.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 352 pages |
| Publication date  | December 31, 2024 |
| Publisher  | Vintage |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this book
*by D***W on February 17, 2026*

At time funny and others deep, it never let me down. Great story and very thought provoking.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A surreal book…
*by A***D on January 26, 2026*

Martyr follows Cyrus Shams, a young addict struggling to maintain sobriety while searching for meaning in his life. Born in Persia, Cyrus is brought to the United States by his father after his mother is killed when her plane is accidentally shot down over the Persian Gulf by the U.S. government. As he grapples with his mother’s death, his father’s eventual passing, and his desire to write a book that might make sense of these losses, Cyrus travels from Indiana to New York to interview Orkideh, an artist dying of cancer. During this journey, he uncovers a revelation about his mother that reshapes his understanding of his past. The novel weaves together layered themes of bisexuality, grief, depression, addiction, racism, martyrdom, and self-discovery. While rich and thought-provoking, I found it challenging to follow at times.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't Miss This Book!
*by J***N on January 26, 2026*

I've just finished reading this book for a class on the Dayton Literary Peace Prize at the University of Dayton. I began the book on my guard because our class moderator said "this is the only book given the top award that I've ever dislike." Fair enough warning. Cyrus, the protagonist, is a pill-popping, alcoholic, fouled-up college student--seriously impossible to like! In addition, the chapters jump back-&-forth through time with a confusing multitude of characters. HOWEVER, please stick with it as it turns into one of those books which will amaze you about the beauty & power of literary fiction. By the time you reach the dazzling finale you will have wanted to underline all the tremendous bits of humor and philosophy. NOT TO BE MISSED!

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