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After a woman loses her husband and son in a terrorist attack, she writes a letter to Osama describing what his actions have done and her mental state as a result. An emotional, raw story.

I liked Little Bee better but this is still 3.5 ⭐️ for me.
Letter I for #litsyAtoZ and my #doublespin book for May.
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Here‘s a book associated with #MayDay #MagicalMay
Incendiary centers around a May Day terrorist attack during a soccer match. The novel is told in a letter-form to Osama bin Laden from the point of a view of a mother whose husband and son were killed during the attack. The novel is known for its ‘eerie similarities to the plot of a series of terrorist bombings throughout London on July 7, 2005, the same day it was released.‘
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This gut-wrenching story of a woman who carries on in the face of senseless loss and trauma was amazing. The book is part letter to a dictator/part journal of redemption. An amazing read. Paired with Little Bee, this helps to cement Chris Cleave as a powerful and insightful author who tackles horrific subjects with a gentle but honest eye. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

An emotional and heavy read, Chris Cleave's "Incendiary" looks at the aftermath of a terrorist attack and how grief, guilt and loss can affect a person. I didn't love it as much as "Little Bee" but it's still 4 stars from me.

My full review is up on my blog now ?

A difficult read, as expected.

Man, January just flew by! Time for my #FebruaryTBR - got lots left over from Jan plus my #girlybookclub book and four more #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks books. I doubt I‘ll make it through everything but I‘ve got a couple of days of reading while my SO snowboards next week so I‘ve got a good shot at making a solid dent in the stack.

Incendiary by Chris Cleave is the last book I got today! I have never seen this cover but I had to get it because it matched Little Bee which I already had on my shelves! I read it earlier this year which is why my book is all banged up and it was a great book that I recommend to everyone. I have a feeling Incendiary will be another heart wrenching story as well! Has anyone read this one? Is it as good as Little Bee?

#TBRtemptation post 10! #PhillyMeetUp #bookswap edition! Proudly displayed by @Lmstraubie ! In this stunning debut novel, a massive suicide bomb explodes at a London soccer match. A woman loses her 4-year-old son and her husband. But the bombing is only the beginning. One thing is a letter to Osama bin Laden. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

My #bookswap book from @Cinfhen. I'm looking forward to it! Thank you! #litsymeetup

#RockinMay Day 17 #LondonCalling This was a bookclub read a few (many) years back...I remember people either HATING or LOVING this book...then there was me, smack in the middle. This book follows an unnamed narrator who is suffering from PTSS following a London bombing where she loses her son & mate. I've never lived in London but reading this novel I found a real sense of place and class. The language & tone really set the atmosphere. #tissues

I flew through this book and I'm not sure if I loved it or hated it. It felt so unrealistic yet I needed to know what happened next. One of the wackiest books I've ever read.

At under 250 pages, I'll definitely squeeze this in before 2017 hits😊

Wow. I'm really not sure how I feel about this book. I want to say it's unrealistic but it's not and that's scary. I want to say it's funny, and it is in a very sad way. And I want to say it's sad and it is but it a funny way. Each time I put it down I wanted to pick it up again and continue reading. Strangely compelling.