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wellreadsquid 's review for:
The Vegetarian
by Han Kang
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an intense and difficult read, one I'm happy to have completed. Watching the way everyone experienced Yeong-hye suffering while Yeong-hye never once got a say in her suffering was so disheartening. I'm going to be writing a much longer review on my blog if you want my full thoughts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Blood
There is Marital Rape in this book so read with caution.