54 pages • 1 hour read
259
Novel • Fiction
Seoul, South Korea • Contemporary
2017
YA
14-18 years
Almond by Won-Pyung Sohn, translated by Sandy Joosun Lee, follows Yunjae, a boy with alexithymia who struggles to understand his emotions, particularly after a violent birthday attack leaves his mother comatose and his grandmother dead. As Yunjae navigates high school isolation and builds unexpected friendships, he slowly learns to connect with others, discover empathy, and confront his traumatic past. Contains graphic depictions of violence, trauma, bullying, and grief.
Contemplative
Emotional
Melancholic
Heartwarming
Hopeful
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Almond by Won-pyung Sohn, translated by Joosun Lee, is praised for its poignant storytelling and exploration of emotional growth. Readers appreciate the character development and thematic depth. Criticisms include occasional slow pacing and predictability. Overall, the novel offers a compelling, heartfelt narrative that resonates with many despite minor flaws.
A reader who would enjoy Almond by Won-pyung Sohn, translated by Joosun Lee, is one who appreciates character-driven stories exploring emotional growth and social belonging. Fans of Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time or R.J. Palacio’s Wonder would find similar themes of empathy and overcoming personal challenges appealing.
136,394 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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259
Novel • Fiction
Seoul, South Korea • Contemporary
2017
YA
14-18 years
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