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A review by gregory_glover
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I know I am probably in the minority, but I really only got invested after about 75% of the way through. Then I found the ending abrupt and unsatisfying. Perhaps that is necessary, given the subject matter and the approach (highly visually symbolic and atmospheric). A combo of Kafka and Plath.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment