Bookstagram: a unique and original perspective on American War (Omar El-Akkad)

Created by Aja and Emily, Eng 12 Honors, Fall 2019

Our novel, American War, is nuanced with themes of loss and ruin. The main character, Sarat, faces many adversities through her war-riddled lifetime. However, one of the most challenging things she must face is the loss of her family members. The illustration of the virgin Guadalupe is representation of the loss of Sarat’s father, as it is an imperative possession to him during his lifetime. Secondly, we have a campsite made up of tents to represent the death of Sarat’s mother. She died in Camp Patience after many years of living there. The camp also represents the last years Sarat got to experience life as a child, before being introduced to a violent adulthood.