As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow
A powerful story of hope, love, and resilience amid the Syrian Revolution.
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is the acclaimed debut novel by Zoulfa Katouh, set against the devastating backdrop of the Syrian Revolution. Eighteen-year-old Salama Kassab, once a pharmacy student, now volunteers at a hospital in Homs, treating victims of the ongoing conflict. Haunted by grief and the imagined presence of Khawf—the physical embodiment of her fear—Salama struggles to decide whether to flee her homeland with her pregnant sister-in-law or remain and fight for the country she loves. When she meets the courageous Kenan, her beliefs about hope, love, and survival begin to change.
A moving blend of historical fiction, magical realism, and coming-of-age storytelling, the novel explores themes of family, identity, sacrifice, and resilience. Widely praised for its emotional depth and authentic portrayal of the human impact of war, it has become an international bestseller and a favorite among young adult readers.
Thông tin chi tiết:
Mã sản phẩm | 978031635148 |
Nhà cung cấp | Hachette Book Group Usa |
Tác giả | J Zoulfa Katouh |
NXB | Little, Brown |
Năm XB | 2024 |
Ngôn ngữ | Tiếng Anh |
Trọng lượng (gr) | 408 |
Kích thước (cm) | 21 x 13.7 x 3.3 |
Số trang | 464 |
Hình thức | Bìa mềm |
