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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
The Olive Grove by Deborah Rohan is a sweeping historical novel that tells the story of one Palestinian family’s journey through love, loss, and displacement across the twentieth century. Hamzi Moghrabi is a young boy growing up in the coastal city of Akka in 1913, whose life is soon shaped by the cascading effects of colonial rule, global war, and growing political strife. As the family’s once-thriving community is fractured by conflict and they are forced into exile, their ancestral olive groves become both a memory and a symbol of resilience. Spanning generations, this novel chronicles the enduring strength of a family determined to preserve their identity and history against overwhelming odds.
Author Deborah Rohan has an innate sense of character, and that comes through in every descriptive moment and the powerful dialogue and narration aspects of the story. What makes this book so powerful is its deeply personal lens focused on a history too often told through politics alone. Rohan brings the story to life with sensory detail and emotional nuance, portraying Hamzi and his descendants not just as survivors but as keepers of memory, love, and land. The novel is grounded in real testimonies, which lends an authenticity that feels both intimate and sweeping. It is a story of dignity, family, and home, written with quiet compassion and lasting impact. Overall, The Olive Grove is a moving and necessary novel that honors the human stories behind history’s headlines, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves stories of cultural roots and long-spanning personal histories.
