Summary - Almond: Based On The Book By Won-Pyung Sohn

SUMMARY

ALMOND

BASED ON THE BOOK BY WON-PYUNG SOHN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FLASH LIBRARY

CONTENT

Introduction to Yunjae and His Condition

The Tragedy and Its Aftermath

Encounters and New Relationships

Gon's Introduction and Initial Conflict

Understanding Gon

Developing Connections

Change and Closure

Confrontation and Revelation

The Climax and Its Resolution

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Almond by Won-pyung Sohn tells the story of Yunjae, a boy born with alexithymia, an inability to feel emotions. After a traumatic event where he loses his mother and grandmother, Yunjae is left alone to navigate a world he struggles to understand.

The book follows Yunjae as he attempts to learn how to navigate social interactions and connect with others, despite his condition. His life changes when he meets Gon., a troubled and angry teenager who has his own difficulties expressing emotions.

The story delves into themes of identity, connection, and empathy as Yunjae and Gon. navigate their unlikely friendship and confront the challenges of a world that often misunderstands them. Yunjae's journey explores whether it is possible to learn how to feel and connect with others, even when emotions don't come naturally.

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Release date

Audiobook: 27 February 2025