char_andthebooks 's review for:

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

4.0

dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I see why it won awards. It was written in a dark poetic way. It hit on South Korea’s taboo subjects: violence against women, familial duties, mental health, empathy/shame. Absolutely enjoyed it.