"Unveiling the Enigmatic Journey in Kaveh Akbar's 'Martyr!'"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Kaveh Akbar, a successful poet, is set to release his debut novel, "Martyr!," which follows the story of a young Iranian American man whose mother died in the real-life Iran Air Flight 655 tragedy. Akbar's journey from battling addiction to finding success as a writer and professor reflects a remarkable turnaround in his life.