A review by its_kievan
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

2.5

I always feel bad reviewing translated books because I know I’m not getting the full experience. Kang got a Nobel Prize so presumably she’s quite good, but I just couldn’t connect with The Vegetarian. Part III was definitely the best, but overall… eh.
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