Almond: A Novel by Won-pyung Sohn


Almond: A Novel
Title : Almond: A Novel
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WALL STREET JOURNAL STORIES THAT CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE PICKENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S STAY HOME AND READ PICKSALON'S BEST AND BOLDESTBUSTLE'S MOST ANTICIPATED The Emissary meets The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime in this poignant and triumphant story about how love friendship and persistence can change a life foreverThis story is in short about a monster meeting another monster One of the monsters is meYunjae was born with a brain condition called Alexithymia that makes it hard for him to feel emotions like fear or anger He does not have friends the two almond shaped neurons located deep in his brain have seen to that but his devoted mother and grandmother provide him with a safe and content life Their little home above his mother's used bookstore is decorated with colorful Post it notes that remind him when to smile when to say thank you and when to laughThen on Christmas Eve Yunjae's sixteenth birthday everything changes A shocking act of random violence shatters his world leaving him alone and on his own Struggling to cope with his loss Yunjae retreats into silent isolation until troubled teenager Gon arrives at his school and they develop a surprising bondAs Yunjae begins to open his life to new people including a girl at school something slowly changes inside him And when Gon suddenly finds his life at risk Yunjae will have the chance to step outside of every comfort zone he has created to perhaps become the hero he never thought he would beReaders of Wonder by RJ Palaccio and Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig will appreciate this resonant story that gives Yunjae the courage to claim an entirely different story Booklist starred review

Almond: A Novel Reviews

  • Carolina

    Llego en perfecto estado, y es una historia muy bonita e interesante lo mega recomiendo

  • Paola

    En lo personal, nunca me intereso mucho leer solo lo hacia porque en la escuela te piden que estudies y leas pero jamas como para hacerlo en mi tiempo libre. Este es el primer libro que compre para adquirir el habito de leer y me encanto. La sinopsis me atrapo, es

  • Cliente de goodreads

    It's just amazing, I think most of the times we take for granted our emotions and this book taught me to apprised them . I love the way the author manage to show little by little how the character development all long the story. I'm just really amazed by this novel.

  • Sourabh Kumar

    You can’t not cry after reading this. Thanks to Suga Hyung and Namjoon Hyung for the recommendation. Gamsahamnida

  • Shivangi

    Thanks BTS for recommending this amazing novel

  • Cerys

    I heard about this book through Namjoon and Yoongi from BTS. The book arrived quickly and in great condition. I also really enjoyed the book and finished it in around 2 1/2 hours. I couldn't put it down! This storyline was gripping and it had some entertaining moments. I would highly recommend this book and seller! :)

  • Vivian Vaz

    I am Brazilian and unfortunately I didn't find any version in Portuguese. But still this became to be my favorite book of all times. It's now in first place with Sidarta (Herman Hesse). When it comes to translation I keep worryun if the author is loyal to the original language. Thats exactly what happens here. The reading is as smooth as cotton candy, so beautiful that I read it for two days in a row. And congratulations to the author! I felt like a part of you and your concerns were placed so carefully in each line. And finally, as a psychologist I really loved this narrative. Its all about the power of empathy and vulnerability in relationships. I hope to see your book in my country's bookstores someday and also, I hope to meet you and talk about those beautiful boys of yours.

  • Tbabe3

    Received the book within a few days.I absolutely loved it and I couldn’t put it down which is saying a lot for someone like me who has read two books in my life as nothing can keep my attention for that long.Gripping from start to finish.Great recommendation from MY and KN….