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A review by ms_kristie
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This book drops us into a bleak life and world that you wish was completely fictional, but you know is too many women’s reality. It is a hard read but having people to talk to helps to work through it and find meaning in a book filled with dread.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt