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A review by canonically_k
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I didn't get this book. I didn't want to finish this book. It was written fairly nicely (given it was a translation) but there were clearly themes and aspects that I just wasn't understanding.
Graphic: Body horror, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Body shaming, Gore, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse and Vomit