A review by veganecurrywurst
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.75

This book is just so sorrowful and harrowing. It tells the story of Afra and Nuri and how they are forced to flee their home. In contrast to other stories about refugees, this one focuses on the mental trauma that many  refugees and asylum seekers have to deal with (which is often forgotten). The author has such a beautiful writing style.
I hope more people read this book.
We HAVE to create Safe Refuge Routes to Europe.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Xenophobia

Minor: Murder