Taqwacore, Islam-influenced punk rock, apparently got its start in this novel it definitely looks like a good read. Although the writer is a white dude who was raised irish catholic, it looks like it is insightful as it critiques Islamic fundamentalism, but most importantly looks like a fun read. Its odd, because part of me thinks this book is pretty righteous while the other part of me cringes as the writer is white and not raised Islamic, so he stirs up the pot and brings with him the gag-inducing equal parts white privilege and none of the cultural reverance of growing up culturally Islamic.
But then again what do I know? I haven't read the book and definitely need to brush up on my comparative religious studies. Somebody start a punk rock book club so that I can have an excuse to read this. Only $8 on Amazon.com!
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