The Vegetarian by Han Kang

The Vegetarian

Han Kang with Deborah Smith (Translator)

208 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark sad tense medium-paced
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A beautiful, unsettling novel about rebellion and taboo, violence and eroticism, and the twisting metamorphosis of a soul Before the nightmares began, Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary, controlled life. But the dreams--invasive images of...

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Moods

dark 93%
tense 50%
sad 47%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
reflective 39%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.58

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