A review by quasinaut
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.75

Heartbreaking and devastating. Delicately and beautifully written. I marvel at how, as the book progresses, it's revealed how much Nuri's point of view appears to be so matter-of-fact, but trauma has deeply affected his perception and interactions with the world.
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