Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Almond by Won-pyung Sohn

238 reviews

emilysshelf's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Absolutely blew through this book, it had me hooked immediately. Loved the MC and how we were shown his thought process, life choices and growth journey. This book made me think, I felt very attached to multiple characters for various reasons throughout the whole book. This book made me feel emotional in a new way and was very thought provoking, it beautifully written but still a fast and captivating read. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder

meganmustachebeard's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

macliffe's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked reading this book, and I thought it was satisfying, but I’m just not sure how memorable it will be which is why I withheld a star. I really loved Yunjae as a protagonist and hearing the story through his detached voice was a unique experience. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

bella613's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

I loved this book. I read it because it's recommended by 방탄소년단 members. This book is easy to follow but its a lot to unpack as you go, so I listened to it slightly slower than I normally consume audiobooks. (Still in one sitting but at 2x instead of 2.5 or 3) It's very well translated and narrated as well.
The only thing that keeps it from getting 5☆ is that I dont love the ending. It felt kind of off and too sweet after everything. 
Would definitely recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

kariu082's review

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

ly555's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence

Minor: Mass/school shootings

colormecaro's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Such a sweet book, and the theme of empathy is very timely and needed in the context of what’s happening in the world. 

I loved how throughout the book, less so in the beginning and a few more times towards the end, I stumbled over an odd sentence. Something that didn’t seem like it’s from someone who doesn’t feel or understand feelings. This wasn’t ever on the nose, but done subtly, and really showed the development of the main character. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

noeul's review

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Bullying

djy's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Torture, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing and Panic attacks/disorders

bloody98's review

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder