Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

1977 reviews

kenziereads8's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Abandonment

juning's review against another edition

3.5

reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy

biancaneve5's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy

Minor: Drug abuse

reaganka's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book is only good if you think about it critically, otherwise it’s just horrifying- needs every trigger warning. That being said, it’s incredibly intelligently written. The prose is so layered with meaning, conveying many themes including exploitation, consumption, and discrimination of all kinds. Through graphic, exaggerated metaphors, it reveals all the ways we humans do harm and the ways we tell ourselves it’s okay. I love it, and I’m disgusted. Read it, if you have the stomach for it

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy, Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child death, Infertility, Infidelity, Racism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Death of parent, Classism

Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Excrement, Alcohol

httpjayson's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Tender Is the Flesh is a haunting exploration of morality and societal collapse, driven by a unique and thought-provoking premise. The medium-paced plot develops effectively, culminating in an unexpected and impactful ending that stays with the reader. While the characters are compelling, their motivations can feel confusing at times, which slightly detracts from the narrative's emotional depth. The writing style effectively complements the story's dark tone, though occasional pronoun usage can be confusing. The themes, an obvious allegory for factory farming, are powerful and well-executed, even if they lack subtlety. Despite its unsettling nature, the book is deeply memorable, leaving a lasting impression that makes it easy to recommend. Final Rating: 4.0/5.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, Violence

Moderate: Body horror

Minor: Death

csc1111's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I thought this book was a true horror story. Beautifully written; near prose from start to finish. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Rape, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Cannibalism, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Classism

diogocalisto's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child death, Gore, Infertility, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy

emilyedenw's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent

Minor: Miscarriage

shleebee's review against another edition

3.5

dark sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Blood, Cannibalism

Moderate: Child death, Death

Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, Dementia, Trafficking, Death of parent

erinreading's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Cannibalism, Pregnancy, Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Trafficking

Minor: Death of parent