A review by wellreadsquid
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Vomit, and Mental illness

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Blood, Body shaming, and Ableism

There is Marital Rape in this book so read with caution.