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A review by ferrgus19
Apeirogon by Colum McCann
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is flat-out one of the most incredible books I've ever read. Everything about it -- the unusual structure, the compelling characters. the level of detail, the expository/informational interludes -- is extraordinary. Apeirogon was up for the Booker in 2020, the year that Shuggie Bain won. Although Shuggie Bain in a wonderful book, Apeirogon is a miracle. You have to read it yourself to see what an achievement it is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racial slurs, Violence, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Grief, Medical trauma, Colonisation, and War