The Vegetarian falls into my "words as art" list of books, where the ideas presented are more important than what is actually happening in the story.Translated from Korean, this book uses stark, beautiful imagery to capture how one woman's decision to stop eating meat effects those around her in devastating ways.
Admittedly, I think I missed some of the things Kang wanted me to see and understand. I closed the book feeling like I had experienced something profound but unable to express to my husband exactly what it was. It certainly made me think about our bodies and what makes them beautiful/repulsive, both to ourselves and others. I saw how our decisions can damage others, but also how our inability to express deep emotions can be more damaging still.
This was an intense examination of passion and commitment to what we believe we must do to survive.
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