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lindsaylhunter 's review for:
The Vegetarian
by Han Kang
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While I liked Deborah Smith's English adaptation of this novella, I still struggle with books that have been translated from one language into another. This one doesn't read as stilted as the likes of novels by Sayaka Murata, but there's still an element of disjointedness that can be hard to push past. Still, a really interesting read on the human body as the last refuge of a woman's sense of self.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence