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Wyborny trup by Agustina Bazterrica

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krnoble's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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littlehonourings's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book trues to explore what happens when a virus makes animal meat inedible, bringing forth the need for humans to be bred for consumption. It often felt like there was gore and abuse presented for shock value rather than to make a social commentary. This novel could have been far more reflective regarding the dehumanisation of people bred for meat and experimentation. An interesting concept but I didn't enjoy the execution

jbradney's review against another edition

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dark sad tense medium-paced

3.5

schokomami's review against another edition

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2.0

The social critism felt like it was spoon-fed to me. There was nothing to analyze or interpret. It all seemed so obvious. It didn't really make me think. Was it all to shock the reader?

I believe you could get the same effect and the same knowledge by just watching animal slaughter videos and the news.