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July 1-14, stray thoughts: What really distinguishes this novel is its utilization of botanical imagery. I have never read anything quite like this tale of contagious, yet almost entirely self-inflicted body horror. All the little accumulating environmental details feel like they have purpose in the narrative that's spiritually bound to the tragically emaciating Yeong-hye, who seeks to become one with Mother Earth.
— Jul 14, 2016 07:47AM
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(cont) And so it would follow with sister/actual mother, In-hye. The unnerving final act truly elicits wincing... simple language and surreal shuffling of time potently conveying complex ideas, emotions, and senses exploring the relationship between internalized violence and tenderness. Also, anxiety. It is often remarkable how Kang wrings such psychology from scenes that seem to evaporate as soon as they condensate.
— Jul 14, 2016 07:48AM
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A more accurate title might be 'The Vegan,' but it doesn't have quite the same ring to it without those extra syllables, huh... haha. This is actually a rather simply written but effectively psychologically disturbing Murakami-esque tale that entwines the violent and sexual metamorphoses of two people. The switch from first to third person (in pt 1 to 2) initially threw me, but I personally appreciate the varied POV.
— Jun 18, 2016 11:17PM
