Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Almond by Won-pyung Sohn

4 reviews

sakisreads's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Well well well. When I’d seen that RM had read and recommended this book, I knew I had to read it ✨ I found a copy in Busan and picked it up right away! 

I was not expecting the level of sadness and violence that came through in this; I will include the content warnings below.

Yunjae was so lovable from the start; lost, yes, but certainly not the nasty names everyone else called him.

I also began to develop such a soft spot for Gon too, because he was seriously struggling! 🥲

I cried towards the end of the book. There were angry tears, happy tears and sad tears too 🫠

I also ADORED Dora and Yunjae’s mum, they were such positive figures for me ❤️

4.5 out of 5 stars for me ✨ Thank you!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Gore, and Violence

martapsalvado's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

A good book but too graphic and tragic for my little sensitive heart

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, Mass/school shootings, and Death

Moderate: Death of parent and Forced institutionalization

dealogues's review against another edition

dark emotional funny 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Torture, Grief, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Bullying, Physical abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Hate crime

Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty

mariacalvo's review against another edition

challenging lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, Toxic friendship, and Violence