thebookfetishist 's review for:

As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-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

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Absolutely wow. A novel that is desperately needed in today's time. It perfectly shows the human and emotional side of the nameless Syrian faces you often get shown in media outlets. It is an absolute must read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , War, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment