54 pages 1 hour read

Won-pyung Sohn, Transl. Joosun Lee

Almond

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Reviews & Readership

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Almond by Won-pyung Sohn, translated by Joosun Lee, is praised for its poignant storytelling and exploration of emotional growth. Readers appreciate the character development and thematic depth. Criticisms include occasional slow pacing and predictability. Overall, the novel offers a compelling, heartfelt narrative that resonates with many despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Almond?

A reader who would enjoy Almond by Won-pyung Sohn, translated by Joosun Lee, is one who appreciates character-driven stories exploring emotional growth and social belonging. Fans of Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time or R.J. Palacio’s Wonder would find similar themes of empathy and overcoming personal challenges appealing.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Korean Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Relationships: Friendship
Identity: Disability
Period
Asian Literature
Topics
Mental Illness