Almond

"Almond" is an internationally bestselling Korean novel centered on Yunjae, a boy born with a neurological condition called Alexithymia. Due to underdeveloped amygdalae—the brain's almond-sized emotional centers—he is unable to feel or identify emotions such as fear, sadness, or love. Supported by his mother and grandmother, who label his house with notes to teach him social cues and emotional mimicry, Yunjae's quiet world collapses when a sudden tragedy leaves him alone. Forced to navigate school and society on his own, he forms an unexpected bond with Gon, a troubled and aggressive boy, initiating an extraordinary journey into understanding empathy, friendship, and what it truly means to be human.

It offers a fresh, poignant perspective on human emotions through the eyes of someone who cannot feel them, reminding readers of the power of empathy and the necessity of love.

Fans of Korean literature, readers of psychological and coming-of-age fiction, young adults, and anyone seeking a deeply moving exploration of empathy and human connection.