The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Christy Lefteri

336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This unforgettable novel puts human faces on the Syrian war with the immigrant story of a beekeeper, his wife, and the triumph of spirit when the world becomes unrecognizable. "A beautifully crafted novel of international significance that has th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,073 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 78%
reflective 51%
challenging 48%
dark 41%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 30%
tense 23%
informative 20%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.16

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