A review by tinstae
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

So beautifully written and utterly powerful, it is undoubtedly deserving of its reputation. Han Kang never disappoints.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Minor: Self harm, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma