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Mentioned in 4 episodes
The Vegetarian
Book • 2007
The Vegetarian tells the story of Yeong-hye, a young South Korean woman who, after having vivid and disturbing dreams about animal slaughter, decides to stop eating meat.
This decision sets off a chain of events that disrupts her marriage and family life, leading to a spiral of violence, abuse, and mental deterioration.
The novel is narrated in three parts, each from the perspective of different characters: Yeong-hye's husband, her brother-in-law, and her sister.
It explores themes of desire, shame, empathy, and the struggle for individuality in a society that values conformity.
The book is a critique of the societal pressures and expectations that can lead to the erosion of personal autonomy and mental health.
This decision sets off a chain of events that disrupts her marriage and family life, leading to a spiral of violence, abuse, and mental deterioration.
The novel is narrated in three parts, each from the perspective of different characters: Yeong-hye's husband, her brother-in-law, and her sister.
It explores themes of desire, shame, empathy, and the struggle for individuality in a society that values conformity.
The book is a critique of the societal pressures and expectations that can lead to the erosion of personal autonomy and mental health.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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Jocko Willink to illustrate the negative health consequences of a vegan diet and the importance of protein.
Jocko Willink to illustrate the negative health consequences of a vegan diet and the importance of protein.
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428: Lift Heavy Things, Move, and Get Enough Protein. With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Mentioned by Zhang Zhiqi as a story where a woman transforms into a plant to escape societal constraints.
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【随机波动】致信白素贞：好好一条蛇，何苦变女人？
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Beth McColl as a weird and captivating book about a woman who becomes vegetarian and her husband's reaction.
Beth McColl as a weird and captivating book about a woman who becomes vegetarian and her husband's reaction.
Dystopian TV, Tabloid Cruelty & Hailey Bieber
Mentioned by Kevin Chen and Dihan Zhang in the context of successful international translation and literary awards.
Book Chat: Home & Queer Writing – "Ghost Town," with Kevin Chen
