Jasmine Days: Book Review
Book Review
Title: Jasmine Days
Author: Benyamin/ Shahnaz Habib
Genre: Translation (Malayalam)
Jasmine days is the story of a young woman named Sameera Pervin from Pakistan. She moves to a place called The City, somewhere in the Middle East to live with her father. She works as a Radio Jockey and also harbors her passion for music. When revolution strikes in her country, her life changes and she is forced to make certain decisions.
The story is narrated from the first person voice of the protagonist. The tone is honest and defiant in some instances, clearly representing a woman trying to rebel against certain norms. The book showcases the tension between the Sunnis and Shias- something that was also depicted in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner.
Based on a true story, the author touches upon themes of freedom, tyranny, family and forgiveness. Subtly he also explores the father-daughter relationship and how music is a healer during turbulent times.
Jasmine Days is an engaging read. It pulls the readers into an unsettling world which is largely patriarchal and brimming with violence and bloodshed.
Jasmine days is the story of a young woman named Sameera Pervin from Pakistan. She moves to a place called The City, somewhere in the Middle East to live with her father. She works as a Radio Jockey and also harbors her passion for music. When revolution strikes in her country, her life changes and she is forced to make certain decisions.
The story is narrated from the first person voice of the protagonist. The tone is honest and defiant in some instances, clearly representing a woman trying to rebel against certain norms. The book showcases the tension between the Sunnis and Shias- something that was also depicted in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner.
Based on a true story, the author touches upon themes of freedom, tyranny, family and forgiveness. Subtly he also explores the father-daughter relationship and how music is a healer during turbulent times.
Jasmine Days is an engaging read. It pulls the readers into an unsettling world which is largely patriarchal and brimming with violence and bloodshed.
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