As long as the lemon trees grow Paperback – June 8, 2023

As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow is not an easy book to read - emotionally. It’s beautifully written, but the story is heavy and unforgettable. It opened my eyes to the reality of what Palestinians - and people in other countries facing war and oppression - are truly going through. This book reminds us not to take peace for granted. It made me cry, reflect, and feel deeply connected to the people whose pain we often overlook. It’s a story of love, grief, survival, and impossible choices - and it left a lasting impression on my heart.

4 tragic stars!!This book touches your soul. These characters grab your heart and don’t let go.This was a good book. It really takes place in just one town for majority of the book but the terrors and tragedies they face are enormous.There is a twist in the book that you definitely don’t see coming until the author spells it out for you. That broke my a little bit. The end was beyond words.This is a read that I think everyone should read at some point in their life.

This book was so breathtaking, reading it and listening to it on my commute to and from work was an absolute pleasure. It’s a slice of a reality that not a lot of people wish to see or hear about… But I wanted to read about it. I wanted to sit beside Salama as she tried to rescue so many lives. I wanted to hug Kenan as he struggled with wanting to stay in Syria. I wanted to learn about the hardships and challenges that the Syrian people were forced to endure. And because I wanted to read this, it has changed me for the better. This book is powerful and I will carry it in my heart forever. Thank you Zoulfa Katouh for sharing your story.

This book is reviewed as YA. And as far as the love story it is. It gives us a glimpse on coming into adulthood in Syria , a war torn existence. Every moment might be your last. This book hurts. It makes you feel your privilege of just being safe . It puts the petty complaints of society to shame . This is worth reading no matter your age .

Heartbreaking story about the Syrian war, but filled with color, life and poetry. Poignant and touching and filled with hope.

This story took me on an emotional journey. From awestruck, to angry, all the way to bringing me to tears. The anguish of the Syrian people. I also didn't even suspect that twist. I mean she was so alive, so real! This is a must read.

T knew very little, fortunately, about living in the conditions described in this novel. This book does a compelling job of making you understand what the innocent people in these situations deal with, and the author was expert at making it real but never maudlin or hysterical. Will think of this book often.

Beautiful, sad, hopeful....