A review by reb15
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Not an easy read and certainly disturbing, but the violence and gore never felt gratuitous or purely for "shock value", which can easily happen with this type of books. Fascinating and complex portrayal of patriarchy and the role of society norms (or refusal of) in the life of women. Beautifully written. Check trigger warnings before reading, but would otherwise reccomend.
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