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A review by toomie_12
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
I won't lie had to read the opening chapters 2x to understand fully what was going on but this is definitely a book I would recommend to everyone. The way it told the main characters story and how it is a story so many refugees also share made it so saddening. Be prepared!!
Moderate: Child death, Death, Genocide, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder