A review by edieisconfused
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional sad fast-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

3.5

The depiction of female sexuality as a mysterious illness was a jarring and sometimes unsettling juxtaposition to traditional feminist literature. Nevertheless, once this was established it was an enlightening perspective on the female experience. The depiction of mental illness at times was troubling and portrayed a romanticised situation thus the rating.
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