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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-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
i enjoyed the first half quite a bit and really related to me but got a little less interested toward the end of the book. would still definitely reread and i think it has important implications
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
This was an unexpectedly heartbreaking read. It’s one of those books where I’ve been saying I want to read it for years now based only on vibes, with no real idea of the plot beyond knowing it focuses on a boy whose brain makes it difficult for him to experience emotions in the same way as most people. I found myself unexpectedly relating to the way Yunjae moves through the world, and my heart ached for this teenage boy who suffered such tragedy so young, as well as being ostracised by his peers.
As the book progresses, he strikes up an unusual friendship with a wild boy who bullies him. I was literally just having a scroll through the reviews and one just read ‘They should have been gay though’, which is honestly hilarious and I also would have loved that, but their friendship was very sweet as it is. On the other hand, I wasn’t much of a fan of Dora, Yunjae’s other friend and possibly crush.
I listened to the audiobook and I really appreciated that the narrator whisper shouted when characters yelled - which was a lot, as Gon has a lot of anger inside him. I cannot stand it when audiobook narrators shout and emote in an over the top way, so I loved that Greg Chun toned it way down with a whisper shout. Thanks, Greg, appreciate you buddy.
Was a bit on the short side, maybe would have liked to spend even more time with these characters!
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Unsure if dislike translation or writing style, falls flat. Not a fan of how the character was developed
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A unique little story.
I really enjoyed the plot, I thought it was quite a unique concept and I enjoyed the way it unfolded. I also liked the double explanation for the ending, the ambiguity. The characters were three dimensional and I liked them a lot, but I wish we'd had more opportunity to develop a bond with the characters. It was a very short book, which left me wanting more from the character interactions. For example, we're told one of the characters visits the other often, but we only get one or two of those visits described in bits and pieces. Besides, the writing wasn't that great, and especially the scenery descriptions didn't always flow nicely.
Overall, the plot was great but the execution was a bit lacking at times. 3.5/5
I really enjoyed the plot, I thought it was quite a unique concept and I enjoyed the way it unfolded. I also liked the double explanation for the ending, the ambiguity. The characters were three dimensional and I liked them a lot, but I wish we'd had more opportunity to develop a bond with the characters. It was a very short book, which left me wanting more from the character interactions. For example, we're told one of the characters visits the other often, but we only get one or two of those visits described in bits and pieces. Besides, the writing wasn't that great, and especially the scenery descriptions didn't always flow nicely.
Overall, the plot was great but the execution was a bit lacking at times. 3.5/5
“Books took me to places I could never go otherwise. They shared the confessions of people I'd never met and lives I'd never witnessed. The emotions I could never feel, and the events I hadn't experienced could all be found in those volumes.”
Although accessible and easy to read, Almond by Sohn Won-Pyung is no simple read. It tackles a complex array of profound topics through the eyes of a young boy who has been diagnosed with alexithymia (the inability to feel, express or recognize emotion). While this young boy has been trying to understand what emotion is in his everyday life, through the absence of his own emotions, we the reader live through some of the most intense human emotions such as grief, loss, regret, insecurity, and more.
An absolute must-read arguable suitable for younger audiences. However, I strongly recommend reviewing any trigger warnings beforehand.
Although accessible and easy to read, Almond by Sohn Won-Pyung is no simple read. It tackles a complex array of profound topics through the eyes of a young boy who has been diagnosed with alexithymia (the inability to feel, express or recognize emotion). While this young boy has been trying to understand what emotion is in his everyday life, through the absence of his own emotions, we the reader live through some of the most intense human emotions such as grief, loss, regret, insecurity, and more.
An absolute must-read arguable suitable for younger audiences. However, I strongly recommend reviewing any trigger warnings beforehand.
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes