Reviews

Almond by Won-pyung Sohn

harebear's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

mafemoreno's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

3.5

roo_95's review against another edition

4.0

3/4 of the book: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Last 1/4 of the book: ⭐️⭐️

Why oh why did the author have to bring in the “manic pixie girl cures all” trope????

Honestly, the story should have remained focused on Yunjae and Gon, the little side quest with the girl only served to show “Look!! yunjae has hormones now!!” And it really took away from the growing bond between the two boys, the one who feels barely anything and the one who feels too much.

Thankfully, we saw a bit more of their friendship towards the end but the last chapter with the mum honestly had me eye rolling so hard I think I sprained one of them.

Still 4 ⭐️ for the majority of the book, if I reread it, I’ll just make sure to ignore the final act.

juliabay_mp4's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

youthmayo's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.75

Such a cute and easy read. I also enjoyed the authors note and translators note at the end.

Was hoping to read more from this author but looks like this is the only thing she’s done!

Would definitely recommend this book for a “palette cleanser”. Probably not life changing but short and sweet 

hollydrinkscoffee's review against another edition

hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

mendrika's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-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

5.0

taonga17's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

4.75

wordyworm's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

seokryu's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

5.0