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A review by __ceecee__
Almond by Won-pyung Sohn
lighthearted
reflective
3.75
It’s always a clever and effective way of telling a human story through the lens of an “atypical” character, that is, someone who is not yet well-versed in complex human interactions. There are plenty of novels with MCs on the spectrum but this time, it’s a person with Alexithymia, someone who finds it difficult to feel and show emotions like fear or joy.
In a way, a lot of people are still quite immature and seem like they are alexithymic, though really those people just have low EQs, so we are growing with Yunjae in this story, discovering what it means to live, and the importance of human connection. And because Yunjae has a stunted understanding of human relations, his tone is simplistic, and easy to follow.
This was a heartwarming young adult which a lot of teen judges reviewed and for which this novel won accolades in Korea. Coming-of-age stories are always a win in my book.
In a way, a lot of people are still quite immature and seem like they are alexithymic, though really those people just have low EQs, so we are growing with Yunjae in this story, discovering what it means to live, and the importance of human connection. And because Yunjae has a stunted understanding of human relations, his tone is simplistic, and easy to follow.
This was a heartwarming young adult which a lot of teen judges reviewed and for which this novel won accolades in Korea. Coming-of-age stories are always a win in my book.