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Almond

272 pages 2017 YA, Literary Fiction, Korean Literature 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

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.

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Clean — YA emotional journey.

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Is This Book for You?

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Ending: Hopeful
Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Emotional Coming-of-Age Unique Tender

Tropes: Alexithymia Unlikely Friendship Violence Changes Everything Learning to Feel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is alexithymia real?

Yes — a real neurological condition affecting emotional processing.

Is it sad?

Devastating at points, ultimately hopeful.

Is it popular in Korea?

Massive bestseller — over a million copies.

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