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Kindle Edition eBooks Details
  • 05/2016
  • B01G4U2J30
  • 338 pages
  • $3.99
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  • 08/2016
  • 1533465312
  • 338 pages
  • $14.99
A.E. Nasr
Author
Miro
A.E. Nasr, author

Adult; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Market)

Since the age of 12, Miro has been a prisoner of war—a fate he shares with his brother, Markus, and the four cellmates that raised him from childhood in the dark. When a brutal murder becomes the key to their escape, the fugitives must forge their way across an occupied land to reach the city, and the refuge of the Resistance. Over the course of 13 days, their survival in the face of great odds will stir the hopes of a nation, unravel the cycles of history and spark the fires of uprising.

Quarter Finalist

Plot/Idea: 10 out of 10
Originality: 10 out of 10
Prose: 9 out of 10
Character/Execution: 9 out of 10
Overall: 9.50 out of 10

Assessment:

In Nasr's memorable novel, Miro has been locked away since he was a boy. He and his cellmates are forced to endure horrible conditions, until they make the most of their one chance at escape. Readers will be engrossed by this novel from the very beginning. The setting is beautifully described and Miro is a sympathetic character with whom readers will empathize. With intense pacing throughout, excellent character development, and distinct and realistic dialogue, Nasr's novel is one readers will want to finish in one sitting.

Date Submitted: September 21, 2016

Reviews
Nasr’s impressive debut, set in an unnamed country, follows five jailed resistance fighters who escape after nine years of imprisonment. Miro, who’s been captive from age 12 to 21, is simultaneously courageous and afraid, wise and immature. Miro’s brother Markus, also imprisoned, is a soldier filled with regret, brotherly love, and quiet strength. The brothers are accompanied by Aidan, who is conflicted about having helped the resistance fight his father’s collusion with the occupying forces; Captain, an older soldier whose militaristic behavior reveals itself to be subtly nuanced as his motivations come to light; and Alex, a professor with a love of poetic philosophy. The group seeks to avoid recapture as they make their way to a mountain village the resistance has claimed as sanctuary, learning along the way the state of the country and its people. Nasr masterfully explores the intricacies of human strength and resilience while offering readers a smartly plotted narrative of survival. (BookLife)
Luke Sherwood, Basso Profundo

“A gripping thriller of struggle against jack-booted occupation. A suspenseful, action-packed tale of war and insurgency. A battle against all odds of the just against the strong and arrogant. Miro is all these things, and something more. Anita Emile (A.E.) Nasr has produced a riveting story from the oldest of legends: the underdog slogging on in the face of overwhelming odds. This is a strong and remarkable novel, its pace sustained through a wide variety of plot settings, its deeper truths plainly on display.”

“…You will simply not want to miss the spectacular climax. It provides a fitting and gratifying conclusion to this fugitive journey, and proves that our intrepid author will command a large audience in the future. It’s that good.”

“A sweeping, memorable story that will provide readers with a grand escape of their own, along with a deep appreciation of a highly skilled new author. Take up this marvelous book!”

News
09/10/2016
Q&A with A.E. Nasr, author of "Miro"

At Basso Profundo, I had the good fortune to read and review the brilliant Miro, by the wonderful debut author A.E. Nasr. She graciously agreed to reply to a few questions I proposed, and the insightful proof of Ms. Nasr's talent and depth follow.

Excerpt:

BP: The terror of occupation and oppression occur in so many places around the world, making the themes of your novel unfortunately all too current. Was it this pervasive nature that led to your book? Or were there a few particular instances of it that inspired you (no need to identify them of course)?

AE Nasr: War and occupation have been part of my life—the background music, shall we say: at times enraging, at times terrifying, perhaps dulling my senses but never dull. But when I began writing MIRO in 2007 it was a simple writing exercise—a writer in front of a blank page on the computer screen...

Formats
Kindle Edition eBooks Details
  • 05/2016
  • B01G4U2J30
  • 338 pages
  • $3.99
Paperback Details
  • 08/2016
  • 1533465312
  • 338 pages
  • $14.99
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