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# The Vegetarian by Han Kang, Winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

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Review: Most devastating book i ever read - Book Name– The Vegetarian Author – Han Kang Genre – Fiction Translated by– Deborah Smith Hello lovelies!!!!! Here is another review of the book, but as always, let’s listen to my “story behind the book.” SBTB – Umm!! I guess it’s been more than 6 months since I bought this book. When it came into the spotlight as a winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, I was intrigued and so excited to read it. But life happened in a good way, of course and this book remained on the shelf, waiting for its turn. And here it is! I finally took the time and finished this book in a week. So, let’s dive into the review. Book Review– This is the story of Yeong-hye, who was healthy and fine until one day she decided to become a vegetarian and refused to eat meat. Her family and husband forced her to eat meat, but she didn’t budge. Her condition worsened day by day. One day, her husband left her, and eventually, her family did too. Only her sister, In-hye, stayed by her side as a caregiver. As time passed, Yeong-hye became more disturbed, and her mental health deteriorated. She was eventually admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The way the story begins and unfolds is thrilling and painful to read. I found myself praying throughout the book, thinking, “Please Yeong-hye, hang in there, please?” Though the story becomes somewhat predictable, I still kept hoping for a twist that would change everything. This book felt like watching a psychological thriller drama shocking, heartbreaking, and intense on every page. QOTD – Since this month is Mental Health Awareness Month, tell me: What do you do when everything feels like too much, like you're about to break? Have you ever felt this way or seen someone go through it?
Review: Vivid, bizazze, well-written, well-fleshed and sometimes, drags a little - Fair warning: Anybody thinking this book is about vegetarianism at it's core may be a little disappointed. The premise of the novel has been surmised well by other reviewers. The novel does not follow the Yeong-hye, her dreams and her obsession with vegetarianism in a straightforward manner. It is during interactions with other characters and her impact on them, that the novel develops the themes of culture, insanity, aspirations, relations, vegetarianism, etc. For the most part, the writing and the premise is gripping. Imagery at certain points is vivid and almost hypnotic. The author does well at exploring relationships and the inner worlds of her characters. The reason(s) why I gave it a 4 star rating instead of 3/3.5 are the portions that which deal with Mr. Cheong (protagonist's spouse), In-hye (Protagonist's sister) and her husband. These portions are well written and provide effortless imagery and connection to the thoughts, feelings and environs of these three characters, whether sympathetic or not. They feel honest and compelling. While there are various themes in the novel, it was easier to identify and appreciate these three characters and their perspectives (as perhaps intended by the author). The Book: The book has a good quality cover paper with matte finish. The cover page art is interesting with its shimmery leaf lattice in the background and a wing at the center. The inside pages are cream-hued with sharp and legible printing and a decent font size. The paper quality resembles that of a mass market paperback - (For INR 338 at desertcart with discount on MRP of 550, one can be forgiven for noticing such things)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #509 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Crime, Thriller & Mystery (Books) #44 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) |
| Country of Origin  | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (13,546) |
| Dimensions  | 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 1846276039 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1846276033 |
| Importer  | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Item Weight  | 140 g |
| Language  | English |
| Net Quantity  | 140 Grams |
| Packer  | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Paperback  | 192 pages |
| Publisher  | Granta Books; Latest edition (5 November 2015) |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most devastating book i ever read
*by S***A on 10 January 2026*

Book Name– The Vegetarian Author – Han Kang Genre – Fiction Translated by– Deborah Smith Hello lovelies!!!!! Here is another review of the book, but as always, let’s listen to my “story behind the book.” SBTB – Umm!! I guess it’s been more than 6 months since I bought this book. When it came into the spotlight as a winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, I was intrigued and so excited to read it. But life happened in a good way, of course and this book remained on the shelf, waiting for its turn. And here it is! I finally took the time and finished this book in a week. So, let’s dive into the review. Book Review– This is the story of Yeong-hye, who was healthy and fine until one day she decided to become a vegetarian and refused to eat meat. Her family and husband forced her to eat meat, but she didn’t budge. Her condition worsened day by day. One day, her husband left her, and eventually, her family did too. Only her sister, In-hye, stayed by her side as a caregiver. As time passed, Yeong-hye became more disturbed, and her mental health deteriorated. She was eventually admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The way the story begins and unfolds is thrilling and painful to read. I found myself praying throughout the book, thinking, “Please Yeong-hye, hang in there, please?” Though the story becomes somewhat predictable, I still kept hoping for a twist that would change everything. This book felt like watching a psychological thriller drama shocking, heartbreaking, and intense on every page. QOTD – Since this month is Mental Health Awareness Month, tell me: What do you do when everything feels like too much, like you're about to break? Have you ever felt this way or seen someone go through it?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vivid, bizazze, well-written, well-fleshed and sometimes, drags a little
*by S***Y on 3 March 2017*

Fair warning: Anybody thinking this book is about vegetarianism at it's core may be a little disappointed. The premise of the novel has been surmised well by other reviewers. The novel does not follow the Yeong-hye, her dreams and her obsession with vegetarianism in a straightforward manner. It is during interactions with other characters and her impact on them, that the novel develops the themes of culture, insanity, aspirations, relations, vegetarianism, etc. For the most part, the writing and the premise is gripping. Imagery at certain points is vivid and almost hypnotic. The author does well at exploring relationships and the inner worlds of her characters. The reason(s) why I gave it a 4 star rating instead of 3/3.5 are the portions that which deal with Mr. Cheong (protagonist's spouse), In-hye (Protagonist's sister) and her husband. These portions are well written and provide effortless imagery and connection to the thoughts, feelings and environs of these three characters, whether sympathetic or not. They feel honest and compelling. While there are various themes in the novel, it was easier to identify and appreciate these three characters and their perspectives (as perhaps intended by the author). The Book: The book has a good quality cover paper with matte finish. The cover page art is interesting with its shimmery leaf lattice in the background and a wing at the center. The inside pages are cream-hued with sharp and legible printing and a decent font size. The paper quality resembles that of a mass market paperback - (For INR 338 at Amazon with discount on MRP of 550, one can be forgiven for noticing such things)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing book
*by A***Y on 17 June 2025*

BOOK REVIEW: "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang- winner of Nobel prize in literature 2024 Rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ THIS IS NOT ABOUT VEGETERIANISM When I started reading it I had no idea about what this book was going to show me. Like everyone else I thought it's about the struggles of becoming a vegetarian in Korean culture. But what I got was a powerful exploration about the struggles of being a woman in this patriarchal society. It's not about a woman deciding to go on a vegetarian diet, but rather about a woman deciding to do things in her own way. Told in three interconnected parts through the perspectives of those around the protagonist, Yeong-hye, the novel unspools like a fever dream—strange, unsettling, and unforgettable. Yeong-hye’s sudden rejection of meat is a catalyst—a symbolic rupture in a world defined by control, convention, and patriarchy. Her decision, triggered by a disturbing dream, is met with escalating hostility and confusion by her husband, her brother-in-law, and her sister, each of whom projects their own desires and expectations onto her body and choices. This shows how much power the people around us think they hold over our lives, our choices, our body. As the story progresses it exposes the brutal controlling nature of Yeong-hye's family. It's sad how her suffering couldn't catch their attention but the only thing that caught their attention is her deciding to become a vegetarian. The brutality that everyone showed towards her throughout all her life was heartbreaking and unsettling. What makes The Vegetarian so powerful is its refusal to explain or moralize. Yeong-hye's transformation is not a parable—it’s a question. A challenge. A wound. This is not an easy read, nor is it meant to be. It is brutal, poetic, and eerily quiet in its rage. Anyone who loves literature is bound to fall in love with this whole book.

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