A review by gossameralbum
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i can not stop thinking about this book. overall it is about the absence of autonomy for women, in every way imaginable.
definitely check content warnings and do not take them lightly, as most of them are very graphic and haunting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Incest, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Alcoholism