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The Vegetarian

by Han Kang
$11.90
The Vegetarian
The Vegetarian

Dark allegory of rebellion, taboo, and transformation.

"The Vegetarian" isn't just a novel; it's an experience that lingers, reminiscent of Kafka's work. It speaks powerfully on the themes of personal autonomy and the complexities of human relationships. Peeling back the layers of societal norms, it captures the profound effects of a simple, yet radical, change in one's life – choosing not to eat meat. This act sets off a deeply psychological journey that challenges readers to reconsider autonomy, mental health, and the boundaries of the self. If you're up for a daring literary exploration, this one will get under your skin and stay there.

  • Internationaler Literaturpreis – Haus der Kulturen der Welt Nominee for Ki-Hyang Lee (2017)
  • PEN Translation Prize Nominee for Deborah Smith (2017)
  • Frankfurt Book Fair LiBeraturpreis Nominee (2017)
  • International Booker Prize (2016)
  • Premio San Clemente for Lingua estranxeira (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Vegetarian

by Han Kang
$11.90
ISBN: 9781101906118
Authors: Han Kang
Publisher: Hogarth
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Horror
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Japanese Literature, Literary Criticism, Feminism, Dystopia, Race
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 177255 readers)

Description

A beautiful, unsettling novel about rebellion and taboo, violence and eroticism, and the twisting metamorphosis of a soul. Before the nightmares began, Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary, controlled life. But the dreams— invasive images of blood and brutality— torture her, driving Yeong-hye to purge her mind and renounce eating meat altogether. It’s a small act of independence, but it interrupts her marriage and sets into motion an increasingly grotesque chain of events at home. As her husband, her brother-in-law, and sister each fight to reassert their control, Yeong-hye obsessively defends the choice that’s become sacred to her. Soon their attempts turn desperate, subjecting first her mind, and then her body, to ever more intrusive and perverse violations, sending Yeong-hye spiraling into a dangerous, bizarre estrangement, not only from those closest to her, but also from herself. Celebrated by critics around the world, The Vegetarian is a darkly allegorical, Kafka-esque tale of power, obsession, and one woman’s struggle to break free from the violence both without and within her.
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Dark allegory of rebellion, taboo, and transformation.

"The Vegetarian" isn't just a novel; it's an experience that lingers, reminiscent of Kafka's work. It speaks powerfully on the themes of personal autonomy and the complexities of human relationships. Peeling back the layers of societal norms, it captures the profound effects of a simple, yet radical, change in one's life – choosing not to eat meat. This act sets off a deeply psychological journey that challenges readers to reconsider autonomy, mental health, and the boundaries of the self. If you're up for a daring literary exploration, this one will get under your skin and stay there.

  • Internationaler Literaturpreis – Haus der Kulturen der Welt Nominee for Ki-Hyang Lee (2017)
  • PEN Translation Prize Nominee for Deborah Smith (2017)
  • Frankfurt Book Fair LiBeraturpreis Nominee (2017)
  • International Booker Prize (2016)
  • Premio San Clemente for Lingua estranxeira (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.