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emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hmmm... i really wonder about the moral of the story. It feels anti-disability, either in the way Yun "overcomes" his alexithymia or the way it is questioned if he ever had it. I also thought he would die, and the ending made me wonder if the book is actually made for younger audiences. Other than that, I enjoyed the pondering of human expectations from Yun's point of view.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Terminal illness, Torture, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Abandonment
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ah the complexities of the human experience :’)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Murder
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Violence
Minor: Rape
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cursing
Minor: Medical content
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestamente fue un libro muy superficial, todos los temas que tocó a penas los rozó, ni siquiera el personaje principal estuvo bien desarrollado. Todas las problemáticas se me hicieron demasiado forzadas y el hecho de que la mamá se recuperara por completo del coma me pareció algo incrédulo. También que por ser apuñalado o ser víctima de demasiado dolor pudiera desarrollar sentimientos sin ninguna explicación; el interés amoroso también se me hizo ridículo, apareció de la nada, disque se besaron y volvió a desaparecer. Sorprendentemente se me hizo una explicación lógica que sus "almendras" crecieran porque él estaba creciendo pero no me terminó de satisfacer que todo ocurriera de golpe (jaja) No lo volvería a leer, ni siquiera lo hubiera leído si no fuera por mi club de libro pero gracias al mismo club me he dado la oportunidad de reflexionar más de lo poco que ofrece esta lectura.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Kidnapping, Abandonment
Minor: Mass/school shootings
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The ending lost me a little. Nevertheless, I love Yunjae and his almond breath.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"From what I understood, love was an extreme idea. A word that seemed to force something undefinable into the prison of letters. But the word was used so easily, so often. People spoke of love so casually, just to lean the slightest pleasure or thanks"
It's a short, simple story loaded with heavy themes but written with enough distance for the reader to be able to digest it. While I found it heartwarming (in a bittersweet kind of way), the story carries a dangerous idea of "one person can change someone abusive if they only try hard enough". "I can save him", if you will.
This message is already being reinforced in various media, both actively and passively, albeit it is usually aimed at women. Without proper critical reading skills, especially among younger audience, this novel might reinforce that belief and passively encourage harmful outcomes, like entering or staying in toxic relationships.
Major spoilers:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Bullying
emotional
sad
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Bullying
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
WHAT IN THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER WAS THAT 🧍🏻🏃🏻😭 (the last several chapters were making me SWEAT, I WAS SCARED). Yunjae and Gon have my whole heart <3 I absolutely adored their character development, especially Gon's emotional side. And I loved the short chapter format, it was very enjoyable to read.
On another note, this book made me feel seen on a level I didn't think was possible. As an autistic person who struggles with understanding and expressing emotions (is it alexithymia? We never know)... I understood and related to Yunjae. I don't know what else to say, just... This book will remain ingrained in my mind for a very very long time. Thank you.
On another note, this book made me feel seen on a level I didn't think was possible. As an autistic person who struggles with understanding and expressing emotions (is it alexithymia? We never know)... I understood and related to Yunjae. I don't know what else to say, just... This book will remain ingrained in my mind for a very very long time. Thank you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Violence
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail