A review by thefearlessfrock
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This book is extraordinary but I still feel something's missing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

It's really heavy.