A review by axlndra
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book isn’t plainly good, it sucks you in instead. 
The psych ward and the patients there are presented in a very realistic way.
Heartbreaking, shocking, deeply touching.

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