{"product_id":"almond-a-novel","title":"Almond: A Novel","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA moving, unforgettable story of an emotionless boy, an unexpected friendship, and the quiet power of human connection!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e Yunjae was born with a rare brain condition called alexithymia, which makes it difficult for him to feel emotions like fear, anger, or even happiness. Shaped by two almond-shaped neurons in his brain known as the amygdala, he lives a quiet life insulated by the fierce devotion of his mother and grandmother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOn Christmas Eve—Yunjae’s sixteenth birthday—tragedy strikes in a shocking act of random violence, leaving him entirely on his own. Struggling to navigate a world he cannot feel, Yunjae retreats into silent isolation until troubled, volatile teenager Gon enters his life. Against all odds, the two develop a complex, surprising bond. As Yunjae opens his heart to new people—including a cheerful classmate—something deep inside him begins to shift. When Gon's life is suddenly put at risk, Yunjae must step far outside his comfort zone to discover if he can truly become the hero of his own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternational Bestselling Phenomenon:\u003c\/b\u003e A critically acclaimed contemporary novel translated worldwide that has captured the hearts of millions of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnique \u0026amp; Compelling Protagonist:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the world through the unforgettable voice of a narrator who cannot process standard emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThemes of Empathy \u0026amp; Growth:\u003c\/b\u003e A touching exploration of healing, human connection, unlikely friendships, and emotional awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccessible \u0026amp; Engaging Prose:\u003c\/b\u003e Translated brilliantly by Sandy Joosun Lee, offering a fast-paced, emotional journey suitable for young adults and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52663118135579,"sku":null,"price":468.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/719O8_8cvRL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784889183","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/almond-a-novel","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}