As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow

Zoulfa Katouh

417 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

A love letter to Syria and its people, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a speculative novel set amid the Syrian Revolution, burning with the fires of hope, love, and possibility. Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Salt to the Sea>.Salama ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,325 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 81%
hopeful 63%
dark 51%
tense 51%
challenging 44%
inspiring 41%
reflective 35%
informative 31%
adventurous 10%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 18%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 30% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.57

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