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A review by rolerunner
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This grew on me a lot, and by the end I was SO invested in Afra and Nuri, even more so than their terrifying journey! Beware of all the content warnings, it's a very heavy read.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, and War
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Pregnancy