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A review by laurenkimoto
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
A well written book, you can definitely tell the author knows about creative writing. I feel like the style of writing shifts with the mindset of the characters when looking at the past/present.
One thing that is constantly lurking in the back of my mind, especially after reading Yellowface, is who gets to tell which stories. I do like that the author acknowledges who they spoke to and what experiences they have related to the topics of this book.
One thing that is constantly lurking in the back of my mind, especially after reading Yellowface, is who gets to tell which stories. I do like that the author acknowledges who they spoke to and what experiences they have related to the topics of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, War, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, Blood, Gore, Addiction, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicide