American Dervish: A Novel

Because of Mr. Akhtar's background and the fact that he is also a wonderful actor, his performance is completely involving, his accents spot on. You really feel as if you come to know the people inhabiting this book.

The character of Meena, the

This is a book to live in, full of insights and beautifully told. It's one of the best books I've listened to in ages.

A different kind of story for me, about any kind of religion let alone the Mulim faith. A coming of age story that was educatioinal and informational for a non-Muslim like me. Still at its core it was a story about human nautre that could've had any setting for a background. They say, whomver they is, that it takes 3 generations for a family of immigrants to fully assimilate into the American culture. I wonder if that's really true?

I did not read the print version, but I thoroughly enjoyed the audio version. The accents were very real.

A book such as Avalon might be comparable with its myriad characters and complex personalities as they attempt to adapt to American culture.

His apparent good accent and appropriate intonations called for in the different settings.

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If one is seeking knowledge about a Muslim family and the impact of their religion on them and the place where they live? This is a very good book for beginners such as I.

Really enjoyed this story, especially the insight into the Koran from a American Muslim boy's point of view. Great performance!

The Epilogue!

Top 10%

The Muslim cutural enlightning moments and there were many.

Direct realistic contact with the Muslim axperience.

Hospital scene at the end and the meeting with Nathan right after.

The depth of hatred for Jews was something, if true and I'm sure it is, that will probably last as long as there are Arabs like the ones in this book.It's nice to be a person whose life is not ruled by extreme religion. Life is a struggle without that.

Withthe author narrating his own works it was possible to truly hear the inflection and tone he was attempting to create in his writing.

First of all, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the author narrated the book. Often, that doesn't seem to work out so well. I loved his interpretation of his auntie's second husband. What I enjoyed most was the insight that I was afforded into a culture that I am, admittedly, very unfamiliar with. I love the narrators' complicated, troubled parents. Actually, I found all of the characters expertly drawn. I felt that occasionally the narrative relied a little too heavily on high drama, bordering on melodrama at times, but this didn't take away from my overall enjoyment of both the book and the performance.

I love hearing an author read his own work, and with his experience in theater, Ayad Akhtar does a splendid job, adding so much to the written word.

One of the striking things about this book is that it feels like really new - and important - territory for an American novel.

highly recommended! If you care about the American novel, you don't want to miss this.

American Dervish was an interesting, eye-opening novel. I enjoyed it very much.

This purchase was one of my many "bargains" that I pick up when Audible offers audiobooks cheap! And I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to it. It has a very good story and is narrated beautifully by the author. I truly enjoyed learning about the Pakistani culture and traditions (or the somewhat Americanized versions). It had some sad parts, but nothing tragic and unsettling. Definitely worth a listen--

One of my top favorites.

I love to read books that expand my worldview by taking me inside another culture. This was a very engrossing, well-written and narrated story, and I loved it. I read and listen to audiobooks a lot on my travels, and I'd definitely recommend this one to others!