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

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

5.0

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, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment