As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow.

In war-torn Syria, Salama struggles between helping others and seeking safety. Zoulfa Katouh gives space to fear, love and hope. A novel about loss, displacement and the difficult choices involved in holding on to life.

Why read As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow? Zoulfa Katouh places individual experience at the centre of a wartime setting. Personal dreams and relationships remain important even as everyday security disappears. Key themes and summary Salama works in a hospital after the Syrian war transforms her life. Responsibility and fear push her to consider leaving, while new connections give her reasons to hope. Who should read this novel? Readers interested in contemporary fiction about displacement and human relationships. War violence, bereavement and trauma are significant elements.