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A review by aimee_aj
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Brilliant. Harrowing. Heartbreaking. This is an important book in highlighting the atrocities occurring in Syria and also the plight of refugees. I strongly advise you to check the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and War