Review of Operation Olive Tree
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Review of Operation Olive Tree
[Following is a volunteer review of "Operation Olive Tree" by Jemil Metti.]
Operation Olive Tree is a historical fiction and thriller novel with mystery and crime. The main characters are Irith Goldman and Jamal Shaheen. Irith Goldman is from Israel and comes from a family holding sensitive and high-ranking government positions. Her father is a physics professor at Tel Aviv University; Shlomo, her brother, works in the Israel Defence Forces; Susan Roth, her aunt, is a music teacher at Tel Aviv University; and her mother is a journalist. Jamal Shaheen is a Palestinian from a family whose uncle is a terrorist suspect. Both Jamal and Irith attend Neve Shalom high school, where Jews and Palestinians are educated together to promote peace between Israel and Palestine. Jamal and Irith have a shared passion, dream, and love for being opera singers and also use it as a tool to bring peace between Israel and Palestine. They develop a strong friendship, which both family members and friends misconstrue. Their talents are recognized by mentors who help them develop their singing abilities. The mentors see this as a great opportunity and hope their talents can contribute to peace by promoting unity if the two work together as opera singers. They also receive funding support from the Ministry of Education, hoping it can bring good things between Israel and Palestine. Unfortunately, the disagreements between family members, clashes of ideologies, and peer pressure from friends intervene and overshadow this plan and their education. As the danger escalates, they are forced to change schools. Jamal is enrolled in Baghdad College High School in Iraq to complete his secondary education without political distraction. Will they be able to bring peace and end the war between the two countries?
In Operation Olive Tree, an interesting variety of characters are used; family members and friends, each given an easy name to remember and relate to in the plot. The characters' personalities are well defined and balanced at all levels in the novel. Irith is a talented singer and a brave girl determined to defend her rights. Jamal is intelligent and can succeed in both medicine and music. I appreciate Jemil Metti's efforts to explore ways to help solve international matters to achieve peace through talks and working together in areas such as music to bring unity, not war. This novel shows us the importance of having a peaceful country and the effects and tensions that can arise due to war or when two people from different cultures or countries have conflicts. It also demonstrates ways to reconcile countries divided by conflicts brought about by territorial disputes and religious intolerance. The author's use of vivid language and compelling characters in the plot made the novel powerful and highly engaging.
With all the positives said, I didn't find anything in the book that I disliked, or that affected my enjoyment of the fascinating story full of twists, turns, and surprises from the beginning to the end of the novel. Also, I didn't find any single typo or grammatical error while reading the book.
Therefore, I would rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. The novel is highly engaging and captivating, with plenty of drama to hold you with detailed descriptions of each event. The characters are well developed, and the sides of the conflicts become clear in the context. It is well written and professionally edited.
I recommend this book to adults; enthusiasts interested in historical and entertainment merits; and pacifists who believe that war and violence aren't solutions to war. The book also educates on the complexities of religious intolerance, disputed ancestral land, political agendas, and parental will.
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Operation Olive Tree
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Operation Olive Tree is a historical fiction and thriller novel with mystery and crime. The main characters are Irith Goldman and Jamal Shaheen. Irith Goldman is from Israel and comes from a family holding sensitive and high-ranking government positions. Her father is a physics professor at Tel Aviv University; Shlomo, her brother, works in the Israel Defence Forces; Susan Roth, her aunt, is a music teacher at Tel Aviv University; and her mother is a journalist. Jamal Shaheen is a Palestinian from a family whose uncle is a terrorist suspect. Both Jamal and Irith attend Neve Shalom high school, where Jews and Palestinians are educated together to promote peace between Israel and Palestine. Jamal and Irith have a shared passion, dream, and love for being opera singers and also use it as a tool to bring peace between Israel and Palestine. They develop a strong friendship, which both family members and friends misconstrue. Their talents are recognized by mentors who help them develop their singing abilities. The mentors see this as a great opportunity and hope their talents can contribute to peace by promoting unity if the two work together as opera singers. They also receive funding support from the Ministry of Education, hoping it can bring good things between Israel and Palestine. Unfortunately, the disagreements between family members, clashes of ideologies, and peer pressure from friends intervene and overshadow this plan and their education. As the danger escalates, they are forced to change schools. Jamal is enrolled in Baghdad College High School in Iraq to complete his secondary education without political distraction. Will they be able to bring peace and end the war between the two countries?
In Operation Olive Tree, an interesting variety of characters are used; family members and friends, each given an easy name to remember and relate to in the plot. The characters' personalities are well defined and balanced at all levels in the novel. Irith is a talented singer and a brave girl determined to defend her rights. Jamal is intelligent and can succeed in both medicine and music. I appreciate Jemil Metti's efforts to explore ways to help solve international matters to achieve peace through talks and working together in areas such as music to bring unity, not war. This novel shows us the importance of having a peaceful country and the effects and tensions that can arise due to war or when two people from different cultures or countries have conflicts. It also demonstrates ways to reconcile countries divided by conflicts brought about by territorial disputes and religious intolerance. The author's use of vivid language and compelling characters in the plot made the novel powerful and highly engaging.
With all the positives said, I didn't find anything in the book that I disliked, or that affected my enjoyment of the fascinating story full of twists, turns, and surprises from the beginning to the end of the novel. Also, I didn't find any single typo or grammatical error while reading the book.
Therefore, I would rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. The novel is highly engaging and captivating, with plenty of drama to hold you with detailed descriptions of each event. The characters are well developed, and the sides of the conflicts become clear in the context. It is well written and professionally edited.
I recommend this book to adults; enthusiasts interested in historical and entertainment merits; and pacifists who believe that war and violence aren't solutions to war. The book also educates on the complexities of religious intolerance, disputed ancestral land, political agendas, and parental will.
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Operation Olive Tree
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