Almond by Won-Pyung Sohn

Almond by Won-Pyung Sohn follows Yunjae, a teenager who has difficulty experiencing and expressing emotions because of a neurological condition.

After a tragic event changes his life, Yunjae must navigate the world with a new understanding of himself and the people around him. His relationship with Gon, a troubled teenager with a very different personality, becomes an important part of his emotional journey.

Through Yunjae’s experiences, the novel explores empathy, friendship, grief, identity, courage, and the meaning of human connection. Its simple yet powerful storytelling makes it a memorable coming-of-age novel.

### Why Read Almond?

– Explore an emotional coming-of-age journey
– Discover themes of empathy and human connection
– Follow Yunjae’s personal growth
– Explore friendship, grief, and identity
– Reflect on how people experience emotions differently
– Enjoy a moving contemporary Korean novel