Reviews

Amande by Won-pyung Sohn

mystikspiral's review against another edition

5.0

WOAH THE LAST COUPLE OF CHAPTERS WOAHHHHHHHH like i finished reading this on the bus rn and no don’t here knows the emotions im going through right now OMG 

miastrilecka's review against another edition

5.0

This book is one of the best books. It’s written beautifully and such an intellectual and easy read at the same time. If you stumble upon this book - just start reading, I really think there will be no regrets. Books nowadays do not impress me, but “Almond” did all the magic. I’m thankful for such a wonderful peace of quality literature.

thebestofaly's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

"I was just unlucky. Luck plays a huge part in all the unfairness of the world. Even more than you'd expect."

chermi's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Murder, Medical content, Blood, and Cursing

desireealexis's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jmanning's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

kgsvamp's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

It's an interesting look on human social skills and behavior. Yunjae's life is so complex yet he manages to expose the complexities of human connection and the value of uniqueness. He describes himself as a monster but I could never see him as one. 

lydiahephzibah's review against another edition

2.0

Setting: South Korea
Rep: Korean cast & author 

I just didn't get this. It didn't work at all for me and a few days after finishing, I can't even remember what the point of it was. 

carolynmrobbins's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

thescarediest's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0