A review by shetellsastory2
As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

5.0

A stunningly beautiful and haunting story. A book that has now made it to my all-time favorites' list just because of how <I>honest</I> and raw the story is. It pierced my heart and shattered my soul. Tragic and eye opening to the suffering of colonized and oppressed countries. I believe that <I>everyone</I> should read this to get a glimpse and understand what war can do to countries, families, loved ones and .. life. I will think about Salama, Kenan, Layla, Youssef, and Dr. Hamza forever. And Khawf was so masterfully spun as character it was a shock but not at the same time.