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Deni Daudov wasn’t just any immigrant; he had the American dream in the palm of his hands, so why would he turn that dream into a nightmare?
On the surface American life was great, but once Deni started to sink below he found truths were well disguised lies, justice was a curtain of thinly veiled prejudices, idealistic faiths were rationalized, and the line between love and indifference was an easy one to cross. When the reality of Deni’s existence changed, he faced insurmountable challenges few can understand. There are times a young man must choose his fate. He can live a quiet life and be a digit in the American population, or he can take a stand against his perceived injustices and ultimately face grave consequences. The measure of a man’s life is what he makes it, and sometimes that measure is insurrection. Available on Amazon in ebook, print and audio |
Reviews
Riverside Audio Productions Review
"Loosely inspired by the Boston Bombings, Martel’s novel invites us into the world of Deni Daudov, a recent immigrant torn between his hunger for the American Dream and family bonds that draw him back to his damaged early life in war-torn Chechnya. Remarkably prescient and relevant to a world overwhelmed by fundamentalist militancy, this story illuminates the many reasons younger men and women turn to violence, suggesting redemption may be found in some form, even for the damned. A chilling look at the face of defiance in a seemingly uncaring world."
"The Insurrectionist is a book with many layers which made it impossible for me to put down. On the first level it is a story about a terribly violent act. This story is then stacked on top of several subplots of the life and background of The Insurrectionist that led him to commit such violence. Intertwined through these layers are many critical historical and political questions of the last century. But I realized by the end of the book that the theme is to tell what the author believes is the true extent of love, both romantic and family love. I highly recommend this complex and compelling book."
"Intriguing look into a culture many American's may not be familiar with. The topics are very current with what is going on in today's world. There are so many twists and turns you won't be able to put the book down. I'm looking forward to seeing more from this author!"
"Loosely inspired by the Boston Bombings, Martel’s novel invites us into the world of Deni Daudov, a recent immigrant torn between his hunger for the American Dream and family bonds that draw him back to his damaged early life in war-torn Chechnya. Remarkably prescient and relevant to a world overwhelmed by fundamentalist militancy, this story illuminates the many reasons younger men and women turn to violence, suggesting redemption may be found in some form, even for the damned. A chilling look at the face of defiance in a seemingly uncaring world."
"The Insurrectionist is a book with many layers which made it impossible for me to put down. On the first level it is a story about a terribly violent act. This story is then stacked on top of several subplots of the life and background of The Insurrectionist that led him to commit such violence. Intertwined through these layers are many critical historical and political questions of the last century. But I realized by the end of the book that the theme is to tell what the author believes is the true extent of love, both romantic and family love. I highly recommend this complex and compelling book."
"Intriguing look into a culture many American's may not be familiar with. The topics are very current with what is going on in today's world. There are so many twists and turns you won't be able to put the book down. I'm looking forward to seeing more from this author!"
Narrator James Seymour takes on The Insurrectionist in this gripping audio version. Check out sample chapter 1 |
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