Take a photo of a barcode or cover
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Medical content, Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
This short book was a lovely look at what it’s like growing up outside the norm, how to overcome tragedy, and friendship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
Loved this read. It was truly like the life of a 15 year old boy, the author didn't make it overly dramatic or add too many plot twists just for the sake of a good book. This book is simple and its so good, I absolutely enjoyed every second of it and it had me hooked. Korean authors are killing it so far. I love gons character in this book, it reflects with a quote I'm fond of-"there is no one that cant be saved. There are just people that give up"
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was an interesting one. I thought the premise was super interesting and I can see why it is so popular. For me specifically, I really liked the psychological aspect to it. I think it did a good job of exploring the full width of how the condition the main character has would affect someone and their daily life. And I am sure a lot of neurodivergent people can probably relate to the experience of not being able to understand other people or read emotions very well, even if it isn't too this extreme length. And I liked that this book decided to explore it by making the main character adapt to a person that doesn't follow the standard behaviors. This was just a pretty fun read overall. I did feel like the ending where the main character gets beat half to death by a random gang member we just met a bit far fetched though.
I also liked the inclusion of the used bookstore. Honestly though I think this book would have been improved by the two main characters falling in love, or at least ending with the hint of that.
Overall a decent read!
Listened to on Libby.
I also liked the inclusion of the used bookstore. Honestly though I think this book would have been improved by the two main characters falling in love, or at least ending with the hint of that.
Overall a decent read!
Listened to on Libby.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
I LOVED Almond. Sohn explores friendship, love, and grief in such a unique way, making me ponder about what it means to simply know someone as opposed to understanding them. For Yunjae, a boy who is trying his hardest to make the people around him happy, without even really understanding what that means for himself, to give others the benefit of the doubt that he never receives, love and friendship in the most unlikely circumstances makes so much sense. I loved the characters, I loved the dialogue between them, and I loved the silly and sad situations that led them to becoming who they are and who they will be in the future. Just a wonderful book that prompts a lot of introspection into what it means to be a human and the importance of second chances.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Medical content
Minor: Grief
emotional
reflective
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:
Complicated
this was such a touching & emotional book.. i loved watching gon & yunjae’s friendship develop in spite of gon’s troublesome nature and yunjae’s emotional incapacities. yunjae & gon both had such tragic backstories and worked wonderfully as foils to each other throughout. i think this is the first book i’ve read this year that made me cry :’) the story was wrapped up perfectly, the relationships between characters developed perfectly, & i feel completely satiated with this read <3
around 2/3 - 3/4 of the way through i felt a small lull but it was easily overcome.i wish i got to hear more about yunjae’s experiences feeling things for the first time & wish we got to hear about that for longer
such a solid read, highly recommend to folks who love gettin emotional. i’m giving 4.5/5 stars
around 2/3 - 3/4 of the way through i felt a small lull but it was easily overcome.
such a solid read, highly recommend to folks who love gettin emotional. i’m giving 4.5/5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Das Buch schafft es, dass mir zwei völlig verschiedene Charaktere, deren Verhalten mir auf unterschiedliche Weise moralisch zuwider ist und mit deren Gedankengängen und Taten ich selten sympathisieren kann, so sehr ans Herz wachsen, dass ich mich kaum von ihnen verabschieden mag. Und irgendwo in diesem Widerspruch steckt wohl die Erkenntnis, die Almond einem mit auf den Weg geben kann.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Chronic illness, Physical abuse
Minor: Abandonment
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Sexual violence, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abandonment
Minor: Misogyny, Toxic friendship
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
i quite liked this. the first two-thirds or so took me much longer to read because it was difficult to be in yunjae'e head for too long but i binged the back half very quickly. i liked the exploration of alexithymia but his narration was too much at times. while i'm happy with the way things ended, i thought it was a tad cheesy that his mom woke up. good for him though. i found myself really feeling for gon. i'm happy he has sensible adults around him now at least.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Medical content
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
A lot of trauma trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Physical abuse