Almond : a novel (engelsk)

Yunjae was born with a brain condition called Alexithymia that makes it hard for him to feel emotions like fear or anger. When a shocking act of random violence shatters his world, it leaves him alone and on his own. Yunjae retreats into silent isolation, until troubled teenager Gon arrives at his school and begins to bully Yunjae. After learning they have more in common than they realized, the two strike up a surprising friendship.