sakisreads 's review for:

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

2.5

adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I’m still not sure what to think of this book (perhaps it’s because I’ve just finished it). The vivid imagery was so interesting but also hard to take in at times; there were moments where I felt I had to gasp as it was so intense. I am waiting for my friend to read it so we can have more of a discussion. The conversations around mental illness and such were very intriguing; overall a thought-provoking book. Not one I think I’ll come back to though 🥲

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Suicide attempt, Dysphoria