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A review by jujudepamplemousse
Almond by Won-pyung Sohn
4.0
[b:Almond|52219386|Almond|Won-pyung Sohn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573764213l/52219386._SX50_SY75_.jpg|56217848] started off strong with a splendid prologue. I was instantly hooked up in the story told by Sohn Won-pyung. The first chapters were extremely impactful. The description of the Alexithymia was incredibly well done and Yunjae's point of view was so realistic, interesting and different.
Sohn Won-pyung was totally up to her intend with this book: what does being normal really mean, what is love, and can you really give unconditional love to your children no matter what they are like and even though they are far what you’ve been expecting ?
My only deception was the abundance of drama in the second half of the book that drove us a bit away of the reality.
As a Korean learner, I can say it, translating Korean is really challenging. Thus I was pleasantly surprised by Lee Joo-sun's translation which was really well done and very pleasant to read.
I would definitely recommend this book. It was unconventional and impactful.
Sohn Won-pyung was totally up to her intend with this book: what does being normal really mean, what is love, and can you really give unconditional love to your children no matter what they are like and even though they are far what you’ve been expecting ?
My only deception was the abundance of drama in the second half of the book that drove us a bit away of the reality.
As a Korean learner, I can say it, translating Korean is really challenging. Thus I was pleasantly surprised by Lee Joo-sun's translation which was really well done and very pleasant to read.
I would definitely recommend this book. It was unconventional and impactful.