jayden_04 's review for:

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

5.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Every tiger warning possible with vivid descriptions of the realities of mental illness and it’s impact on those around you. It has 3 chapters each told be a different person. For me the 2nd chapter and POV wasn’t quite as strong as the first and last chapters. The final chapter earned it 5 starts -  beautifully written. Short yet worthwhile read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Child abuse