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tigertheory 's review for:
The Vegetarian
by Han Kang
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Very interesting read that touches on a lot of contemporary and timeless issues. Probably even better if you’re more familiar with Korean culture than I am. Sucked me in and spit me out a different person in the end – different how I can’t say though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail