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natsbookshelves's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
geenahnola's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
ponglesbonglez's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
twilde's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
verybooksessed's review against another edition
5.0
this is the story of yunjae, who was born with Alexithymia, a brain condition that places a barrier between him and his emotions. he is unable to identify certain emotions and expressing them is arduous. we follow yunjae on a confusing yet beautiful journey of navigating complex human emotions and relationships in a society that seems to constantly discriminate and silence people until they behave as expected, as conditioned.
what made this book gripping is the author successfully painting a clear picture to us, the readers, of how yunjae attempts to interpret complex emotions and actions with such simplicity and indifference, in comparison to how neurotypical individuals do so.
yunjae is treated like an outcast amongst his community, a boy who is incapable of possessing a heart or soul due to his inability to understand or show emotion.
while the novel is mainly a commentary on korean society, some aspects can still be relatable in other societies that encompass similar behaviors of prejudice.
i would label almond as impactful in terms of the message that it delivers, and it is a powerful book for all ages as well.
what made this book gripping is the author successfully painting a clear picture to us, the readers, of how yunjae attempts to interpret complex emotions and actions with such simplicity and indifference, in comparison to how neurotypical individuals do so.
yunjae is treated like an outcast amongst his community, a boy who is incapable of possessing a heart or soul due to his inability to understand or show emotion.
while the novel is mainly a commentary on korean society, some aspects can still be relatable in other societies that encompass similar behaviors of prejudice.
i would label almond as impactful in terms of the message that it delivers, and it is a powerful book for all ages as well.