Description
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a poignant debut novel set against the backdrop of the Syrian revolution. The story follows Salama Kassab, an 18-year-old pharmacy student turned volunteer at a hospital in Homs. Haunted by the horrors of war and accompanied by a hallucination named Khawf, Salama grapples with the decision to flee Syria or stay and help her people. Her encounter with Kenan, a boy determined to fight for his country’s future, challenges her perceptions and choices. This edition includes an exclusive bonus short story, “Joy,” featuring moments between Salama and Kenan.
