A review by bookreviewswithkb
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

i deeply appreciate this novel. Katouh contextualizes the war and revolution in Syria through the characters in this novel, through the gut-wrenching decisions they make in order to survive, through their love for their country and for each other. it’s absolutely beautiful and devastating and everything i love about literature