A review by sophronisba
The Coin by Yasmin Zaher

challenging tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I regret that this book didn't work for me because I really wanted it to. I think Zaher tries to stuff too much into a very slim book, and ricochets between Birkin bags and classrooms and obsessive cleaning in a way that just feels disorienting.