A review by tardisbookcat
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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? Yes

5.0

This book was an extremely difficult read as it told of the horrors taking place in Syria. However, I could not put it down. Katouh has woven her characters into beacons of hope despite the atrocities they are a part of , while also demonstrating their flaws that make them undeniably human. 
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