Written by Christy Lefteri
A book for adult readers reviewed by Emily
In The Beekeeper of Aleppo, Christy Lefteri encapsulates a message of hope and new beginnings through bees and beekeeping. This novel follows beekeeper Nuri and his blind wife Afra as they are forced to leave their home in Aleppo, Syria when it is ravished by war. They must navigate a strenuous journey through several countries to reach Britain, where Nuri’s cousin Mustafa is waiting. The couple endure seemingly insurmountable events, such as the loss of their young son, but they remain hopeful that they will be able to experience the beauty of bees again.
Personally, I truly enjoyed this novel for its sympathetic characters and fascinating plot. Although its story is very tragic, it teaches many useful lessons, such as the importance of holding out hope despite horrifying circumstances. I would recommend The Beekeeper of Aleppo to anyone who enjoys novels with compelling yet heartbreaking storylines.
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