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hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
The book is written in a very direct way but with a detached voice that really reflects the way the mc sees himself and his place in the world. i think this straightforward tone can make the book seem simple, like a typical coming of age about misfit teens, but if you think of it more like a character study and keep in mind that the mc is still a child and his views are largely informed by the way he was raised, it opens it up to deeper interpretations. Overall and very profound and interesting story about simple parts of life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Albträume 2 Monate lang
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
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
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
has dark themes imbedded but i still enjoyed the read. the boys made me really nervous but their bond pulled the other out of their comfort zones and that was beautiful to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
reflective
medium-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
oh my god 🥹
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Child abuse
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
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The author’s note at the end captured the book perfectly to me, “I have come to think that love is what makes a person human, as well as what makes a monster. That’s the story I wanted to tell”.
Almond is so simply written, that it has very little impact at the exposition. I wasn’t impressed by the first shock value plot device either. But as the story progressed,
I became deeply invested in Yunjae’s relationships as well as his mental and psychological development. It was fascinating watching him experience feelings for the first time and form somatic responses to his emotions. I could really relate to his difficulty with learning emotions and trying to fit in that way. I was really attached to his emotional journey and challenging friendship with Gon. This really eclipsed the rest of the needlessly tragic and violent narratives for me.
This book contains graphic and violent scenes that can be upsetting for readers. I personally didn’t find them to take away from the storyline; but after discussing the book with a friend, I think it’s important to note that the author most likely didn’t need these disturbing plot devices to achieve a similar if not same effect. That being said, I still really enjoyed this book and hope people will give Sohn’s debut novel a try!
Almond is so simply written, that it has very little impact at the exposition. I wasn’t impressed by the first shock value plot device either. But as the story progressed,
I became deeply invested in Yunjae’s relationships as well as his mental and psychological development. It was fascinating watching him experience feelings for the first time and form somatic responses to his emotions. I could really relate to his difficulty with learning emotions and trying to fit in that way. I was really attached to his emotional journey and challenging friendship with Gon. This really eclipsed the rest of the needlessly tragic and violent narratives for me.
This book contains graphic and violent scenes that can be upsetting for readers. I personally didn’t find them to take away from the storyline; but after discussing the book with a friend, I think it’s important to note that the author most likely didn’t need these disturbing plot devices to achieve a similar if not same effect. That being said, I still really enjoyed this book and hope people will give Sohn’s debut novel a try!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Violence, Murder
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