Zoulfa Katouh
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316351379
- author:
- Zoulfa Katouh
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimetres (0.45 kg)
- Genre:
- Toys, Games & Puzzles, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A love letter to Syria and its people, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a powerful and poignant novel set amid the Syrian Revolution. Against the backdrop of war and uncertainty, the story follows Salama, a young woman torn between her loyalty to her country and her desire to survive. As Salama navigates the treacherous landscape of her homeland, she must confront the harsh realities of conflict and the shifting nature of morality. With the help of her imagined companion, Khawf, she struggles to find a way out of her beloved country, even as she faces the very real threat of violence and loss. A heart-wrenching tale of hope, love, and possibility, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a powerful exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity.