A review by sophiesometimesreads
As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

dark emotional informative reflective 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

Ouch. This was such a harrowing, heartbreaking, painful yet heartwarming read. I'm still thinking about Salama and Kenan over 24 hours after finishing it. It's horrific to think how many people live in this reality every day, and it hurt so much to think about it but was very important to confront the real atrocities happening in our world. Though it shed some light on some awful things, it also was a bittersweet story of hope amongst a war and the strength of human survival. I think this is an important read and recommend for everyone.
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