A review by lizdriver
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Not complicated to read in terms of overall length, sentences or vocabulary.  However, the themes are quite dark and there are many episodes of abuse, rape, mental illness and indifference. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse and Vomit