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A review by caylieratzlaff
Jasmine Zumideh Needs a Win by Susan Azim Boyer
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel. 3.5/5 stars.
I really enjoyed this being placed during the Iranian Revolution and how it demonstrated a LOT of elements of counterculture during ther 70s while still representing the reality of Jasmine being Iranian-American. The plot of school elections and the hostage situation was also well done, but I really just got annoyed with the characters throughout the novel. I know that's partially how Jasmine is written as she makes wrong choice after wrong choice and is self-centered, but I don't think it served the plot that well.
Overall, I enjoyed it, but I did feel like I was reading it to finish it toward the end.
I really enjoyed this being placed during the Iranian Revolution and how it demonstrated a LOT of elements of counterculture during ther 70s while still representing the reality of Jasmine being Iranian-American. The plot of school elections and the hostage situation was also well done, but I really just got annoyed with the characters throughout the novel. I know that's partially how Jasmine is written as she makes wrong choice after wrong choice and is self-centered, but I don't think it served the plot that well.
Overall, I enjoyed it, but I did feel like I was reading it to finish it toward the end.