A review by refrejarator
The Vegetarian by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Full of symbolism. A bloody blend of eroticism, gore, beauty, and emotionality.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Medical trauma