Apeirogon by Colum McCann

 Can you say this word?

Yeah, I can't either. An apeirogon is a shape with an infinite number of sides. And this book is aptly named. Apeirogon isn't written or formatted like a typical book. It follows the story of two fathers, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who lose young daughters in the conflict. Written in 3 parts, there aren't even chapters so much as sections—a many different sides making up the shape of the story. 

I'm sure there's so much symbolism I missed in reading this book, but a few I picked up on: flowers, birds, and the name of the story.

Again, what I picked up on while reading this story is how much I have to learn. McCann did a masterful job in showing the similarities between the two fathers, their humanity and their shared heartbreak—which in turn leads them to an unlikely friendship.

This story will definitely make you think and will challenge the reader. You can check it out here on Amazon if you are interested!