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Book Review of Zeitoun

Zeitoun
Zeitoun
Author: Dave Eggers
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Hurricane Katrina captivated America for years and still does to this day. It created so many problems in the public and private arena. After years of hearing horrible stories of devastation it was hard not to become numb to the pain. I thought this book was really interesting because it followed one families unbelievable experience throughout this disaster. Many sections of this book were incomprehensible to me. This novel tackles Katrina, disaster relief, the war on terror, the government, and the way one family struggled to get over all of these hurdles. The strength of the family bond was exceptional through the turmoil. I also appreciated that the novel did not focus on blaming the individuals or the government it allowed the reader to make their own decisions. Overall I thought this novel was well written and heavy but a good read.