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Won-pyung Sohn, Transl. Joosun Lee

Almond

Won-pyung Sohn, Transl. Joosun LeeFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Won-pyung Sohn, Transl. Joosun Lee

Almond

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seoul, South Korea • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.4

136,394 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Almond?

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.

4.4

136,394 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

259

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seoul, South Korea • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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