54 pages • 1 hour read
Won-pyung Sohn, Transl. Joosun LeeAlmond
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Almond by Won-Pyung Sohn, translated by Sandy Joosun Lee, follows Yunjae, a boy with alexithymia who struggles to understand his emotions, particularly after a violent birthday attack leaves his mother comatose and his grandmother dead. As Yunjae navigates high school isolation and builds unexpected friendships, he slowly learns to connect with others, discover empathy, and confront his traumatic past. Contains graphic depictions of violence, trauma, bullying, and grief.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Korean Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Identity: Mental Health
Relationships: Friendship
Identity: Disability
Asian Literature
Mental Illness