Han Kang's The Vegetarian is a haunting, surreal novel following a woman whose decision to stop eating meat spirals into a complete rejection of human norms. Through three interconnected narratives, Kang explores themes of bodily autonomy, violence, and the ways society punishes those who refuse to conform. The novel becomes a disturbing meditation on how we consume and are consumed, revealing the violence lurking beneath ordinary domestic life.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Kang understands that the most radical act is sometimes simply saying no. The Vegetarian shows us how a single refusal can expose the violence we've normalized, and how society responds when someone, especially a woman, claims absolute control over her own body.

DETAILS: • Author: Han Kang • Publisher: Hogarth Press • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: August 23, 2016 • ISBN: 9781101906118 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days