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Almendra by Won-pyung Sohn

zuomiriam's review against another edition

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5.0

I read this book in one sitting; Yunjae is so sweet, and the ending, as fairytale-esque as it might be, really got me.

audreysprinkleanna's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-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? Yes

4.5

butterscream's review against another edition

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

3.5

emmasdrg's review against another edition

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4.0

a boy who supposed not to feel emotions can feel deeply.

kitslibrary's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-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

willyb123's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

narramaria's review against another edition

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Felt vapid and not true to the real experiences of having alexithymia.

andtherestisstardust's review against another edition

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reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

beekle's review against another edition

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5.0

Went in blind and was so pleasantly surprised. For a “robot” of a character, the story was heartfelt and left me misty eyed at some parts. Ending may have been a little too perfect tho

madrizle's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

Oh does that last chapter make you cry