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The Vegetarian
The Vegetarian
Author: Han Kang, Deborah Smith (Translator)
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 renounc...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781101906118
ISBN-10: 1101906111
Publication Date: 8/23/2016
Pages: 208
Rating:
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 23 ratings
Publisher: Hogarth
Book Type: Paperback
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"I had a dream..." Not a vision, not a hope, but honestly life changing sleep induced nightmares. This beautifully written and translated Korean novel is intoxicating. Not only for the foreign attitudes and incredible imagery, but for the ability to entwine you in the vines of unnatural nature in both man and environment. How often do we awake and shake off hazy dreams or take them seriously enough to change our outlook on life forever? I finished the book shaken and unsure but knowing these characters have taught me some truths of the soul. Breathtaking!

An advanced copy of this book was provided for an honest review.


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