Luke says:
I loved this book, but it was terrible. The parallels between Jones and other political leaders is terrifying. When our leaders don't read or learn history, Santayana's statement seems truer that just about anything: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. This cult leader should stand out as a outlier, an anomaly. Not a blueprint for people in power right now. What the hell.
Through the non-linear and mixed media storytelling of Martyr!, Akbar is able to comment on and present human nature in a way which feels very realistic and thoughtful.
Piecing together this story and the secrets of the characters was exciting and rewarding.
| # | Title | Subtitle | Author(s) | Year | Notes |
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| 1 | Death in the Jungle | Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown | Candace Fleming | 2025 | Luke says:
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| 2 | Martyr! | Kaveh Akbar | 2024 | Through the non-linear and mixed media storytelling of Martyr!, Akbar is able to comment on and present human nature in a way which feels very realistic and thoughtful. | |
| 3 | Dark Things I Adore | Katie Lattari | 2021 | Piecing together this story and the secrets of the characters was exciting and rewarding. |