A review by maxwelldunn
The Man Who Snapped His Fingers by Fariba Hachtroudi

4.0

This is a powerful story about a woman who was held prisoner in a fictional nation (inspired by totalitarian governments) and a colonel who worked at the prison in which she was kept. It deals with issues of resistance, unmitigated violence, betrayal, and ultimately, love. I think a re-read of this book would be really rewarding because even though it's quite a short novel, there is a lot going on. Hachtroudi handles the topic excellently, giving you enough to understand the characters at first, and then doling out information through their alternating perspectives to really bring you into their emotions. I thought it was a compelling story that shows the horrors of war en masse in light of the strength and resilience of individuals. 4 stars