A review by avrilamber
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This is a weird story and not what I expected, having not known much about the story.

I have minor issues with this story. The pacing, despite the length of the book, is pretty slow. The story is split into three parts told from the perspective of three people who all have a connection to the “protagonist”. A lot of the novel is based in the characters, and not much plot development which is probably why it felt so slow paced.

It’s a very interesting story about bodily autonomy, and the reaction of others when someone decides to not conform. I liked how each narrator had a completely different perspective on the protagonists choice to become a vegetarian - rage/disgust, lust, jealousy but almost acceptance.

Not a fan of the SA in this, far too much casual r*pe thrown in there without much warning.

If you like a weird, intense novel that isn’t too on the nose then this might be worth a go. 
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