A review by peace_tea
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book deeply disturbed but resonated with me in many ways. The colorful descriptions of life, value, violence, and choice, were worded in such a starkly beautiful way. As a vegetarian and someone who has struggled with mental illness, this book means a lot to me. The human body and its connection to the Earth and sky, from dirt and to dirt, was wonderfully illustrated.