A review by tigertheory
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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.

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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, and Injury/Injury detail