A review by emilily
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A gripping story of a young woman navigating trauma and grief in the context of the Syrian war. Overall, I loved this book
I'd definitely recommend this book.
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but I wish the author hadn't bothered with the epilogue; end on a cliffhanger in the sea was a huge missed opportunity to leave the ending up to interpretationSpoiler
.I'd definitely recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, War, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood, Death, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Child death, and Death of parent