Reviews tagging 'War'

The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

164 reviews

sandysmith's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  In January 2021, I kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the  back burner whilst bringing up the children only reading when on holiday, having previously being an avid reader.  This is a great read giving the reader empathy for refugees.  It is about Nuri and Afra fleeing Syria. Whilst it is a work of fiction it was also informative and I found myself reading more widely about Syria. It does look at difficult subject areas including post traumatic stress disorder, grief, losing a child and depression. Sad but fascinating stuff. Well worth a read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Murder, and War

eahhhhh's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and War

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm

Minor: Child death, Pedophilia, Rape, Slavery, Trafficking, and Pregnancy

cursedkirst's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional sad tense medium-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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and War

Moderate: Rape and Violence

arayo's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and War

Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Violence, and Murder

tahsintries's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and War

Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Blood, Murder, and Deportation

erinchezick's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and War

issy_jacob's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and War

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Deportation

laura_alsop's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and War

alexisgarcia's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-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

3.0

the story was good, and i really appreciated the afterword that explained the backstory to the author writing it. however, the plot didn’t feel fully developed. it was definitely still good though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

acatmother's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A beautifully written book that is heart wrenching and powerful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, and War

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Drug use and Self harm