The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Christy Lefteri

360 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The unforgettable love story of a mother blinded by loss and her husband who insists on their survival as they undertake the Syrian refugee trail to Europe.Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,623 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 78%
reflective 51%
challenging 48%
dark 41%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 30%
tense 23%
informative 21%
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: 71% | 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: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.16

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