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A review by elsaeats
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It's a very odd book and doesn't have a definitive ending, which is maybe more normal for East Asian books. I think if you are open to a quirky story where you are left pondering, then it's one to read
Certainly it's a book that provokes conversation about various topics such as mental illness and social norms vs instinct. Maybe we are all mentally ill to a degree?
Certainly it's a book that provokes conversation about various topics such as mental illness and social norms vs instinct. Maybe we are all mentally ill to a degree?
Graphic: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Dysphoria
Minor: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse