A review by beataf
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri

challenging dark emotional informative 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? No

3.0

very emotional, dark, personal novel on the journey of one syrian couple who become refugees. i really liked being exposed to this perspective, and i learned a lot, but i think its not the strongest writing overall

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Trafficking, and Grief

The characters are refugees of a brutal war and go on a brutal journey to escape, so they see and experience many horrible things - expect accordingly.