"Call Me Zebra" by Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi is a captivating literary fiction novel that explores themes of exile, identity, and the power of literature. The story follows Zebra, a young Iranian woman and self-proclaimed literary genius, as she embarks on a journey from New York to Barcelona, retracing her family's escape from Iran. Along the way, Zebra delves into her past, grappling with loss and the search for belonging. Oloomi's distinctive narrative style and rich characterisation invite readers into a world where the boundaries between reality and literature blur, offering a profound reflection on the human experience.