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janika96's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
readingwithang_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kynikoskyon's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Me estaba gustando muchísimo, hasta que llegó la 3ra parte y se introdujo la subtrama romántica, de ahí en adelante la historia comenzó a decaer. No me convenció nada ese repentino "despertar" de emociones que tuvo Yunjae con Dora, creo que faltó más desarrollo en la relación para hacer creíble este cambio en él. Tampoco me agradó que uno de los mensajes del libro fuese el cliché del "amor lo cura todo".
La última parte del libro fue definitivamente la porción más floja de toda la novela; la narración se volvió muy superficial, haciendo aún más evidente la prisa de la autora por cerrar la historia. El final fue de teleserie, super inverosímil y conveniente para la trama.
Y bueno... no tengo más que agregar salvo que: amé a Goni. Su personaje habría sido suficiente para impulsar todo el desarrollo emocional en Yunjae. Pero, como siempre, ganó la heteronormatividad.
Me estaba gustando muchísimo, hasta que llegó la 3ra parte y se introdujo la subtrama romántica, de ahí en adelante la historia comenzó a decaer. No me convenció nada ese repentino "despertar" de emociones que tuvo Yunjae con Dora, creo que faltó más desarrollo en la relación para hacer creíble este cambio en él. Tampoco me agradó que uno de los mensajes del libro fuese el cliché del "amor lo cura todo".
La última parte del libro fue definitivamente la porción más floja de toda la novela; la narración se volvió muy superficial, haciendo aún más evidente la prisa de la autora por cerrar la historia. El final fue de teleserie, super inverosímil y conveniente para la trama.
Y bueno... no tengo más que agregar salvo que: amé a Goni. Su personaje habría sido suficiente para impulsar todo el desarrollo emocional en Yunjae. Pero, como siempre, ganó la heteronormatividad.
michellechien930's review against another edition
5.0
Surprisingly enough, I really loved Sohn Won-Pyung's "Almond", a book about a boy with a brain condition called Alexithymia, which makes it difficult for him to feel anger or fear. I flew through the book super quickly, it is pretty short and is easy to get into. It gave me "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" vibes, but it did hold pretty well on its own- an intrinsic look at the human mind and the relationships we forge in our lifetimes. Also, "Almond" probably has one of my favorite covers of all time, and was definitely one of my favorite books of the year.
zetty91's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’d like to come back with a more intelligible review later, but my main thought upon finishing is “that may be one of the best books I’ve ever read”.
chloe_lloyd_01's review
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
elusorius's review against another edition
3.0
A unique little story.
I really enjoyed the plot, I thought it was quite a unique concept and I enjoyed the way it unfolded. I also liked the double explanation for the ending, the ambiguity. The characters were three dimensional and I liked them a lot, but I wish we'd had more opportunity to develop a bond with the characters. It was a very short book, which left me wanting more from the character interactions. For example, we're told one of the characters visits the other often, but we only get one or two of those visits described in bits and pieces. Besides, the writing wasn't that great, and especially the scenery descriptions didn't always flow nicely.
Overall, the plot was great but the execution was a bit lacking at times. 3.5/5
I really enjoyed the plot, I thought it was quite a unique concept and I enjoyed the way it unfolded. I also liked the double explanation for the ending, the ambiguity. The characters were three dimensional and I liked them a lot, but I wish we'd had more opportunity to develop a bond with the characters. It was a very short book, which left me wanting more from the character interactions. For example, we're told one of the characters visits the other often, but we only get one or two of those visits described in bits and pieces. Besides, the writing wasn't that great, and especially the scenery descriptions didn't always flow nicely.
Overall, the plot was great but the execution was a bit lacking at times. 3.5/5
ms_library's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
qraiqe's review against another edition
5.0
Couldn’t tell were this was going since I knew nothing about this but wow. So well done. Definitely going to try to read more translated fiction from now on.
famaali's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.5
I finished this in one sitting. Really love the character development. It was so emotional towards the end, I totally didn't bawl my eyes out.