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Almendra

Pages
256
Published
2022
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

Yunjae was born with alexithymia, a condition that prevents him from feeling or expressing emotions. After a tragic street attack leaves his grandmother dead and his mother in a vegetative state, Yunjae is left to navigate life alone, managing his family's used bookstore. His isolated world is upended by the arrival of Gon, a volatile and troubled boy who has endured his own traumatic past. This unexpected encounter forces Yunjae to confront his emotional limitations and the complexities of human connection.

How it reads

Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (3)
ViolenceTraumaDeath Of A Parent

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