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Sandy Tolan

The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East

Sandy TolanNonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2006

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Sandy Tolan

The Lemon Tree

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Israel And Palestine • 20th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan traces the intertwined lives of a Palestinian man, Bashir Khairi, and an Israeli woman, Dalia Eshkenazi, as they form a friendship despite the complex history between their families. Beginning when Bashir visits his former home in 1967, which Dalia's family now occupies, the book explores their connection, backgrounds, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The book includes descriptions of war, violence, and exile.

Informative

Mysterious

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

19,562 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sandy Tolan’s The Lemon Tree is celebrated for its compelling narrative exploring Israeli-Palestinian relations through personal stories. Reviewers commend its empathetic portrayal and deep historical context. Criticism centers on perceived bias and extensive detail, making it dense for some readers. Overall, it is praised for its thought-provoking and humanizing approach.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lemon Tree?

Readers who appreciate nuanced historical narratives, enjoy works like The Kite Runner, and seek to understand the human dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will find The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan compelling. This book blends personal stories with historical context, much like Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

4.3

19,562 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Israel And Palestine • 20th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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