Reviews

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

gokread's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

angheligaya's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

as long as the lemon trees grow, hope will never die. 🤍

cararenee55's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

whitney_m5's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

cowboylikenin's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

rachmc's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

haneen_neenah's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, War, Mental illness, and Police brutality

mezu_641's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A very beautifully written tale of the journey and love story of a Syrian refugee, torn between fleeing to safety and healing the injured in her country. Definitely worth a read and is very relevant as related to present day genocides.

isleofwoman's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Child death, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Sexual assault

landroid55's review against another edition

4.0

I waited to write my review of this book because I was struggling with how to rate it.   

This book is set during wartime in Syria.  It's very sad and at times horrific.  I really felt for the main character and there were quite a few gut punches.  There were parts that I felt were dragged out but the writing was really good. 

I recently read another novel and in retrospect, I realized why I hesitated to rate this one.  I didnt feel as connected to this character because we jump into the story in the midst of her trauma.  We don't get to know her a person except through some flashbacks. Overall a great read and I still would recommend however this is def not a light read!!!