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American Dervish: A Novel
American Dervish A Novel
Author: Ayad Akhtar
ISBN-13: 9780316204767
ISBN-10: 0316204765
Publication Date: 1/9/2012
Pages: 480
Edition: Lrg
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Book Type: Hardcover
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I was sucked into this from the first chapter. I tend to enjoy these "coming of age" stories and especially where we are dealing with an individual trying to straddle two different cultures. I really think the author did a wonderful job laying out this story. I know there have been some critics that complained he "told" the story more than he let it reveal itself. I disagree because I personally don't have a problem being "told" a story if the context makes sense and it is done appropriately.