There is a devastating eloquence in how Yunjae can express the complexities of human behavior and interactions with such simplicity, and through Yunjae’s eyes, the reader is given a different way of looking at the world. We follow his character growth that was so fascinating, heartbreaking at times, heart warming at others, and so beautiful. ALMOND is such a stark and powerful book, written in spare prose and with surprising depth of emotion. This is one of those books that deftly straddles the line between young adult and adult fiction; it has such a gentle heart that readers of all ages will recognize and sympathize with the characters' struggles and celebrate when they ultimately triumph. People shut their eyes to a distant tragedy saying there’s nothing they could do, yet they didn’t stand up for one happening nearby either because they’re too terrified.

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Tentatively the two strike up a friendship, the first of Yunjae’s life, and they learn to rely on each other in ways neither of them has relied on anyone else before. Struggling to cope with his loss, Yunjae retreats into silent isolation, until troubled teenager Gon arrives at his school, and they develop a surprising bond. Desde pequeño su madre le ha enseñado a fingir estos sentimientos para encajar en la sociedad y que nadie lo rechace por ser diferente. I'll be honest: Another reason I had to read this is because I saw the word "amygdala" in a review of it. I also enjoy the philosophies and analogies it has to offer, creating a message powerfully delivered.It’s at this point in the story that Yunjae meets Gon, another teenage boy with a troubled past, through a bizarre coincidence. One day, this attention comes from a juvenile delinquent named Gon, who has a whole bunch of his own problems, one of which brings him into the sphere of Yunjae in the first place.

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I never really thought of checking out BTS' book recommendations but thanks to my friend who has been gushing about it and knowing that if it's not for her, I would never come across this book would be such a regret. I still feel like this could (and should) be read and enjoyed by a young adult audience, but again, it does have some dark content, like the aforementioned crime scene, and a scene involving graphic animal cruelty (a butterfly) that was quite hard to read and made me pretty sad. Both of his caregivers dedicate their energy to creating a space that encourages and reminds Yunjae how to react in everyday situations. After she discussed it with the author and other translators, I think she conveyed the slight ambiguity really well in English.He is a distant narrator, but the way he questions himself and ponders what he should do makes him just as full of life as anyone else. She earned a BA in social studies and philosophy at Sogang University and film directing at the Korean Academy of Film Arts. Readers will treasure the opportunity to see the world through Yunjae's eyes and watch him as he grows.

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Like when he notes how easily people were to throw up their hands at the challenge of fixing remote problems, and in turn, cower in fear at the thought of fixing those nearest to them. Yunjae expresses that he was not entirely certain if the term was used out of affection, considering the root meaning of the word. However, he wonders if her actions are what love was: “But to me, it seemed more like we were doing this out of her own desperation not to have a child that was different.Almond by Korean author Won-pyung Sohn is a touching story about two vastly different boys that grow closer by talking. It becomes a curious and fascinating study about societal norms and morality-- especially in the last act of the book, when Yunjae makes another friend named Dora. As Yunjae emerges further into adolescence, it’s implied that he somehow begins to develop more emotionality but it’s not clear. Nos parece ver a "Yunjae" indefenso en esta vida al igual que vimos a "Charlie" en "Flores para Algernon".

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Our MCs mother and his grandmother tried their best to teach him how to cope with his lack of emotions but then one day tragedy hits and Yunjae is left to fend for himself.The author brings up the change in seasons, from winter to spring: “Frozen ground melting to let sprouts shoot up. I’m already very curious about this book and I’ll actually buddy read it with my dear BookTube friend Katja! It felt like Yunjae was under a lot of pressure to learn “the proper reactions” and I kinda felt sorry for him. Only then do they spill out their stories, calmly and throughly, just enough at a time for me to handle. Yunjae tiene 16 años y aunque se encuentra en ese momento de la adolescencia donde los sentimientos se vuelven más intensos, él no puede sentir nada.