Jasmine Nights
Jasmine Nights by S. P. Somtow, published by Penguin in 1995, is a novel that follows the journey of twelve-year-old Justin as he navigates life under the care of his three maiden aunts, an ancient great-great-grandmother, and a wicked uncle on a unique estate. Set against the backdrop of 1963, the story explores themes of family tradition, imagination, and the significant events of the era, including the American civil rights movement and the Kennedy assassination.
In this edition, readers will find a rich narrative that delves into Justin’s quest for identity and belonging amidst the complexities of his family and the world around him. The book presents a vivid portrayal of growing up in the sixties, intertwined with elements of the Thai aristocracy and the eccentricities of relatives. Through his uproarious and heartrending experiences, Justin embarks on an inner journey that reflects the resilience and inherent goodness of the human spirit, making Jasmine Nights a thoughtful exploration of friendship and personal growth.
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It is 1963. Twelve-year-old Justin has been entrusted to the care of three maiden aunts, an ancient great-great-grandmother, and a wicked uncle, on an exotic and protected estate. Breaking through the superficialities of family tradition with his own restless imagination as his guide, the boy tumbles through a year of magic and discovery, after which nothing will ever be quite the same. Jasmine Nights is about the American civil rights movement, the Kennedy assassination, growing up in the sixties, the Thai aristocracy, the sexual eccentricities of relatives, and the meaning of friendship. Justin’s search for his place in the modern world takes him far beyond his home, on an uproarious and heartrending inner journey through other lands and centuries. His adventure is a joyous testament to the resiliency and implicit goodness of the human spirit.
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