The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Christy Lefteri

360 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

The unforgettable love story of a mother blinded by loss and her husband who insists on their survival as they undertake the Syrian refugee trail to Europe.Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and...

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Moods

emotional 88%
sad 79%
reflective 50%
challenging 48%
dark 42%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 30%
tense 25%
informative 21%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 24%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.14

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