Here is what Kirkus Reviews wrote about Palestinian Blues: "Zanoun’s novel, framed as a fictional memoir, depicts life in Gaza as experienced by the “blockade generation." And, "Zooz’s memoirs are presented by Joe, who annotates them with footnotes—he calls them “Joe Kaplan spots”—which are partially designed to defend himself from criticism and also effectively provide readers with a running commentary. This is a very brief work—just over 100 pages—but it’s one that’s delightfully offbeat and painfully poignant. A vivid and original novel of the Middle East that’s humorous and insightful."