Yunjae has alexithymia — he can't feel emotions. His amygdalae are almond-shaped and undersized. After tragedy strikes, he meets Gon — a violent, angry boy who becomes an unlikely catalyst for Yunjae to learn what feeling means. A Korean YA phenomenon about the science and mystery of emotion.
Clean — YA emotional journey.
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Moods: Emotional Coming-of-Age Unique Tender
Tropes: Alexithymia Unlikely Friendship Violence Changes Everything Learning to Feel
Yes — a real neurological condition affecting emotional processing.
Devastating at points, ultimately hopeful.
Massive bestseller — over a million copies.