Best book I've read in a while, and it's by an indie author.

Miro by A.E.Nasr



This book is that rare combination of a riveting, compelling, detailed story that is also exquisitely written. I would give it 6 stars if I could because it should be in that category of outstanding. The best book I have read in a long while. The book centres on the lives of 5 very different men. Incarcerated just for resisting they spend 9 years in harrowing conditions but somehow never give up hope of freedom. When the unexpected happens and they do break free they have a journey as fugatives in the occupied country that was once their home. This book lays bare just how low human nature can sink, just how depraved, callous and cruel it can be. But against that the 5 men have formed a unique bond of friendship and love and they demonstrate that despite everything the human spirit never gives up hope. The writing is magnificent and therefore the scenes of extreme brutality and tension had me in tears but the book is spinkled throughout with humour, love and hope, to counter this. This book should be read by a great many people, not just because it deserves to be but also because it is a thought provoking and distrubingly realistic account of life in a war torn, occupied country and the savage, heartless effect that has on the lives of decent human beings.