A review by tsuntsundoku
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I read this in one session. I have no idea how to articulate this book. 

Well, it’s dark. Very dark. And…intense. Boy, was it intense. Make sure to read the content warnings; you’ll need it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse