roxiehrt 's review for:

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

4.75

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Whew. This is a tough read. Big emphasis on check your trigger warnings. I did not enjoy reading this book, but it needs to be read. It is so poignant in the ways women are abused in this world and how it causes a snowball cause and effect to every aspect of our lives. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria