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Title:
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As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow |
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Authors:
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Katouh, Zoulfa |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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415 |
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Year:
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2022 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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Studying to be a pharmacist, 18-year-old Salama Kassab has her life planned out, but the outbreak of the Syrian civil war puts paid to that. Beyond caring for the wounded and keeping Layla, her pregnant sister-in-law safe, survival is all that matters - should they stay or should they flee? And then there is Kenan, the marriage prospect that her parents had been about to introduce her to ... Powerful, harrowing, heart-wrenching and hopeful, this is an unforgettable novel bearing witness to love, resilience and the trauma of war.
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Categories:
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Fiction, War theme, Contemporary, Grief/loss, Human Rights, Love Story, Young narrator, Syria, Staff Pick, Just Added, 2026 Titles, New Adult, |
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Reviews
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By: WELL 139
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2026-03-11 10:12:20 |
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A very timely read given the current situation in Iran! |
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By: LEVIN 001
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2025-12-19 16:21:30 |
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A hard read because of the topic but well worth it. |
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By: CHCH 518
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2025-12-04 13:15:33 |
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Not everyone enjoyed the book although it made us very thankful that we live in a country like New Zealand. |
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By: TAUR 067
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2025-08-11 12:09:42 |
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A tough read given the global situation at this time. Many struggled to read it. Enjoyable, with a great twist we didn't see coming. |
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