The Beekeeper of Aleppo explained

The Beekeeper of Aleppo
Author:	Christy Lefteri
Audio Read By:	Art Malik
Language:	English
Publisher:	Zaffre
Pages:	378
Awards:	Aspen Words Literary Prize
Isbn:	978-1-78576-893-4
Website:	https://www.beekeeperofaleppo.com

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a 2019 novel by Christy Lefteri. It deals with the plight of refugees from Aleppo in Syria to Europe during the Syrian Civil War. While a work of fiction, it is based on the author's experience over two summers volunteering in Athens at a refugee center.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Adaptions

In 2023, Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler adapted the story for stage. UK Productions staged the production at various locations in the United Kingdom, including Nottingham Playhouse.^[5]

Reception

Reviewing the play for The Guardian, Anya Ryan said the story was powerful, but that '... there is a stiffness and sense of detachment to the staging.'

Notes and References

1. Web site: In brief: Record Play Pause; Normal People; The Beekeeper of Aleppo – reviews . East . Ben . May 5, 2019 . . December 2, 2019 .
2. Web site: The Beekeeper of Aleppo: Fictionalising the refugee crisis from personal experience . Pollak . Sorcha . June 3, 2019 . irishtimes.com . . December 2, 2019 .
3. Web site: A New Novel Sees Beyond the Abstraction of Today's Refugee Stories . Bajekal . Naina . August 22, 2019 . . December 2, 2019 .
4. Web site: The Beekeeper of Aleppo: A Novel . Power . Jonathan . August 27, 2019 . nyjournalofbooks.com . . December 2, 2019 .
5. News: Ryan . Anya . 2023-02-09 . The Beekeeper of Aleppo review – harrowing refugee tale reaches the stage . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-02-21 . 0261-3077.