A review by karaokestar
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The book revolves around the main characters decision to go vegetarian and the ripple effect of how that affects the family around her. 

Han Kang explores violence through a feminist lens of a modern Korean family. The story has a touch of magical realism that makes it odd in the best possible way. 

Deals with very hard topics - see content warning. 
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