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Literary Fiction· South Korea

The Vegetarian

by Han Kang
Aggregate Editorial Score37/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2007192 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2007, The Vegetarian established Han Kang as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. After a disturbing dream, Yeong-hye refuses to eat meat—a decision that her family, husband, and brother-in-law interpret as mental illness and an act of rebellion to be overcome. Han Kang's Man Booker International Prize-winning novel is a harrowing exploration of bodily autonomy and patriarchy. Themes of body, autonomy, Korea run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2007.

Book Details

AuthorHan Kang
Published2007
Country of Origin🇰🇷 South Korea
LanguageEnglish
Pages192
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781101906118
Editorial Score37/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇰🇷 South Korea

This book is part of South Korea's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
200710
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Han Kang
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Vegetarian about?

After a disturbing dream, Yeong-hye refuses to eat meat—a decision that her family, husband, and brother-in-law interpret as mental illness and an act of rebellion to be overcome. Han Kang's Man Booker International Prize-winning novel is a harrowing exploration of bodily autonomy and patriarchy.

Who wrote The Vegetarian?

The Vegetarian was written by Han Kang, from South Korea. First published in 2007.

What awards has The Vegetarian won?

The Vegetarian has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2007.

Is The Vegetarian worth reading?

The Vegetarian is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in body, autonomy, Korea.

Where can I buy The Vegetarian?

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What category is The Vegetarian?

The Vegetarian is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Vegetarian from?

The Vegetarian originates from South Korea's literary tradition. Explore more books from South Korea on our country page.

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