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

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-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

Poignant. Tragic.Hopeful. A Syrian centered story while fictional has so much impact and I am thankful this book is out here for the world to experience. This is marketed as a young adult novel but it doesn’t feel like one with our characters voices feeling much older than 18 + 19 years of age. I was on edge throughout the last 25 % and this highlights not only the customs and ways of life but also the tremendous impact war, trauma and PTSD has on the lives of the innocent.
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