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Almendra by Won-pyung Sohn

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madrizle's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

Oh does that last chapter make you cry

ingeborgkorme's review against another edition

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dark informative reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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4.0

the story was compelling and unique but i wasn't a huge fan of how they "cured" his neurodivergency and i though the earlier sections of the book were definitely better

ge_777's review against another edition

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tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

fruitsaladsk's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative reflective 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

4.5

Very realistic and interesting work of fiction, definitely a page turner with pretty good writing and an intriguing plot as well as well written characters. Was a light and engaging read.

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