Reviews

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

sofsbookcorner's review

5.0

"Every lemon will bring forth a child, and the lemons will never die out."

everybody needs to read this book. what an inspiring, HEARTBREAKING STORY. my gosh i’m speechless. the characters are compelling and the romance was beautiful. this book was hard to read, but it’s so important. reading about the struggle in syria, and what it’s citizens have to go through for YEARS it’s gut wrenching. i will never forget this book.

thekaylie's review against another edition

4.5

everyone should read this book. 

tubbinsmcgee's review

emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , War, and Torture

jaimiepoettcker's review

3.0

3.5 stars
*audiobook*
I feel torn about this one!! I liked that it sheds light on the Syrian civil war and the story is truly heartbreaking but the writing fell a little flat at times

mae_lys's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective 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? Yes

5.0

maiken_koch_hansen's review

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

sarcasticnerdette's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

hannah_tang's review

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

alphalimaindia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

lucyann14's review

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0