MARTYR!

Discover the moving story about the search for the meaning of life in the novel "Martyr!" by Kaveh Akbar. It is a story that captivates from the first page, full of emotions, reflections and surprising twists. Immerse yourself in the world of characters who tirelessly strive to find their place in the world by facing difficulties and challenges.

• Fascinating plot that makes it impossible to put the book down
• Multidimensional characters with whom you can easily identify
• Deep message about the search for meaning and purpose in life
• Beautiful language and writing style that delights
• Moving story about love, loss and hope
• Inspiring reading for anyone who wants to find their place in the world

"Martyr!" is a story about Cyrus Shams, a young man struggling with his past who embarks on a journey in search of the truth about his family and himself. His fate is intertwined with the story of a mysterious uncle who years ago galloped across Iranian battlefields disguised as the Angel of Death, and with a painting from a Brooklyn art gallery. This electrifying, funny, completely original and profound novel heralds the appearance of a new voice on the literary scene.

Kaveh Akbar, the author of "Martyr!", is a renowned poet and writer whose work is characterized by extraordinary sensitivity and depth. His novel is a true masterpiece that will surely remain in the readers' memory for a long time. Akbar fascinatingly escapes from clichés, carefully observes the fears of the modern world and does not forcibly seek answers to all important questions. Sadness mixes with comedy, and Donald Trump meets - although not literally - Marina Abramović.

This book is an ideal offer for lovers of beautiful literature who appreciate moving stories and deep messages. "Martyr!" is a reading that encourages reflection on one's own life and the meaning of existence. It is a story about how we tirelessly try to find meaning throughout our lives - in faith, art, in ourselves and in other people. In this story, an orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, recently sober, guided by the voices of artists, poets and rulers, undertakes a search that leads him to a terminally ill painter who spends her days in the Brooklyn Museum.

Technical data:

Publisher: Filia, Year of publication: 2025, Cover: hardcover, Number of pages: 368, Format: 158x238 mm