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

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

It made me cry. There’s some parts that are dealt with VERY quickly even though I personally would’ve dwelt on them for years and years, but okay. I wonder how they’re continuing to raise awareness in the end but the book itself, wow. It will definitely stay with me whenever I hear about Syria. 
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