"Prophet Song" weaves a parable that resonates deeply with our world. I found myself drawn into a narrative that mirrors the complexities of the refugee crisis. Lynch's prose is both lyrical and unflinching, capturing the raw emotions of displacement and survival.

While some questions lingered - why did the neighbours tolerate the rapid escalation of the fascist state? - the urgency of the story propelled me forward. As the pace quickened, I further engaged with the unfolding tragedy. Incrementally, as the fate of the husband, then the oldest, then the middle son emerges, the vulnerability quickly becomes heartbreaking.

In this descent into harrowing darkness, there is a relentless bleakness. Lynch doesn't shy away from the human cost of political turmoil; he lays it bare, urging us to confront uncomfortable truths.

Hard going, but worthy.

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