| Title | : | Almond: A Novel |
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| ISBN | : | 0062961381 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 0062961381 |
| Language | : | الإنجليزية |
| Format Type | : | و 1 المزيد , غلاف صلب, غلاف ورقي |
| Number of Pages | : | - |
| Publication | : | HarperVia (22 يوليو 2021) |
A BTS fan favorite! A WALL STREET JOURNAL STORIES THAT CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE PICK *ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S STAY HOME AND READ PICK *SALON'S BEST AND BOLDEST *BUSTLE'S MOST ANTICIPATED
The EmissarymeetsThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttimein this poignant and triumphant story about how love, friendship, and persistence can change a life forever.
This story is, in short, about a monster meeting another monster.
One of the monsters is me.
Yunjae 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 friendsthe two almond shaped neurons located deep in his brain have seen to thatbut his devoted mother and grandmother provide him with a safe and content life. Their little home above his mothers used bookstore is decorated with colorful Post it notes that remind him when to smile, when to say "thank you," and when to laugh.
Then on Christmas EveYunjaes sixteenth birthdayeverything 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 bond.
As Yunjae begins to open his life to new peopleincluding a girl at schoolsomething 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 be.
Readers of Wonder by R.J. 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)
Translated from the Korean bySandy Joosun Lee.
Almond: A Novel Reviews
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I haven’t read the book year but I’m sure I’ll love it however the cover was a bit bent and I didn’t really like that.
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Thanks BTS for recommending this amazing novel
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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! :)
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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….
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i usually don’t do so well with long books which are supposed to be the ones that stick with you, but really i have to say i can’t get this one out of my mind. it’s not one that drags on and on until something happens, everything is tied so smoothly and makes it easy to read in one or two sittings even. the bonds aren’t rushed and they make sense, there were also a lot of quotes i liked and found interesting in the sense there are some things you can easily describe by saying what it is, but the author describes these things from a unique perspective. its not simple nor complex, a good balance.
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I really wanted to purchase this book when the English translation was released however I was always busy. As soon it arrived I was in love with how short the chapters were and how easy it was to read. My favourite book of all time and if you are currently in a book slum then definitely go for this book.
