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

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Excellent and poignant. This book is terrifying and a glimpse into the life of those living on a battlefield within their own town. 
Such an important read for all. This should be a book read in schools for ELA.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Death of parent

Minor: Rape