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Summary
In his new nonfiction book, Zeitoun, New York Times best-selling author Dave Eggers tells a Hurricane Katrina story unlike any written before. When Hurricane
This book, claimed to be based on a true story, didn't quite deliver the bravery and heroism I was anticipating. Instead, I encountered stubborn characters who consistently made poor choices and had to face the consequences. Furthermore, the book seemed to contradict itself at times, making statements only to later prove them wrong. Overall, the uninspiring writing, lackluster storyline, and narration left me feeling disappointed. In fact, I'm still upset enough about it to write this review even after finishing the book. My advice: don't bother wasting your time or audio credit on this one, it simply isn't worth it.
Clearly, this book caters to those who hold negative views towards the USA - kudos for that. Why is it relevant for the protagonist to be a Muslim in the context of Hurricane Katrina? I'm not a fan of having ideas forcefully imposed on me.
I was a bit unsure about picking up this book, as I feared it would turn out to be yet another gloomy tale about Hurricane Katrina. Although it does have its share of somber moments, I was pleasantly surprised by how well-crafted the characters were, making me feel truly connected to them. The story takes unexpected turns, diverting the focus from Katrina itself. In reality, Katrina simply set off a chain of unfortunate events that deeply impacted the lives of Zeitoun and his family. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and it definitely deserves a solid 4-star rating. I typically reserve 5 stars for my absolute favorites, so this is definitely a winner in my book.
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