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rubiecore's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i can’t really say i enjoyed reading this, but i also didn’t hate it either? the way this is told is interesting and different than what i was expecting after reading the synopsis. while part of me wishes we had been in yeong-hye’s pov instead of those around her, i think seeing her condition worsen from other’s perspectives was very interesting, even if it made me queasy at times.
update 8/28/24: decided to give it a rating! i watched a couple reviews and analysis videos on this and that helped me clear my heads and gather my thoughts on it. :) for me, this is just one that really needs to be discussed in some way so knowing that it's taught in korean literature classes feels fitting. not gonna expand on my original thoughts because i just think there are others who can talk about this a lot better than i can. :)
update 8/28/24: decided to give it a rating! i watched a couple reviews and analysis videos on this and that helped me clear my heads and gather my thoughts on it. :) for me, this is just one that really needs to be discussed in some way so knowing that it's taught in korean literature classes feels fitting. not gonna expand on my original thoughts because i just think there are others who can talk about this a lot better than i can. :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
feranmi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Part I known as The Vegetarian was excellent, was terrifying and disturbing and the same time but WTF was Part II. The change was jolting and very unpleasant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Self harm, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
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