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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Absolutely disgusting, hard to read at times, super gory, but I loved every single minute, the story was excellent and well told, made me consider veganism.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It sounded promising enough but it didn't quite work story wise. Nothing memorable and not very intense or scary
I enjoyed reading this book but I don’t really think that it’s good if that makes sense. It’s really gross and as a result engrossing. But if you want to read a book about a dystopian world where cannibalism is the only source of meat, read Tender is the Flesh.
This is possibly the darkest and most disturbing book I think I have ever read. Normally don't read horror but this was so gripping and as soon as I bought it I was dying to read it.
There are several characters to hate in this book but Magnus is a a great villain. He was written in such a way to rival some of the worst literature villains known.
Word of warning, this book is not for the squeamish!
There are several characters to hate in this book but Magnus is a a great villain. He was written in such a way to rival some of the worst literature villains known.
Word of warning, this book is not for the squeamish!
Not for the squeamish ... that’s the first thing that comes to mind in reviewing this book. The second is that Meat is brilliant.
Meat is a mince-up of apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, body horror, enviro-horror and in places even fantasy. And it works. While this is strictly not a religious book (by any means!), there are allusions to biblical stories including Christ’s trial before Pilate, and although this is ostensibly a book based on the horrific deaths our meat cattle endure, like any good parable the reader can take other themes from it.
This is the fifth book I’ve read from this author and none have disappointed. But if you’re reading it, get ready for some pretty dark stuff. It is actual horror after all...
Meat is a mince-up of apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, body horror, enviro-horror and in places even fantasy. And it works. While this is strictly not a religious book (by any means!), there are allusions to biblical stories including Christ’s trial before Pilate, and although this is ostensibly a book based on the horrific deaths our meat cattle endure, like any good parable the reader can take other themes from it.
This is the fifth book I’ve read from this author and none have disappointed. But if you’re reading it, get ready for some pretty dark stuff. It is actual horror after all...
This was well written and kinda like what I imagine tender is the flesh to be on steroids. I really liked the use of a cult to support the need to eat human flesh (yes human flesh) and that was probably the creepiest element. The main antagonist was highly unlikable and again I thought the fact that the whole operation was run by one man (the meat baron) was fitting. The dystopian setting was one of the most brutal I’ve come across and I was impressed. However, it went on a bit. This was about 400 pages but it felt like an eternity. We were constantly moving between characters which was slightly jarring, but excusable if it wasn’t so random, and the reader didn’t have to decipher who’s account of the story we were being told every five minutes. Regardless it was an incredibly gross yet meaningful read, I’m not sure if I’d say “Joseph D’Lacey rocks” but I don’t regret picking up Meat.
Richard Shanti hates his job. He works at MMP as a stunner, where he’s nicknamed ice-pick Rick for his incredible speed on the assembly line. Each day he is forced to look into innocent eyes, knowing he plays a role in their butchering. MMP breeds humans for consumption under the pretence that God has chosen these “cows” and “bulls” to nourish his children. Society has functioned this way for generations, but a Prophet John Collins has slowly been gathering supporters- and a rebellion is brewing.
Richard Shanti hates his job. He works at MMP as a stunner, where he’s nicknamed ice-pick Rick for his incredible speed on the assembly line. Each day he is forced to look into innocent eyes, knowing he plays a role in their butchering. MMP breeds humans for consumption under the pretence that God has chosen these “cows” and “bulls” to nourish his children. Society has functioned this way for generations, but a Prophet John Collins has slowly been gathering supporters- and a rebellion is brewing.
Meat
It takes a lot to shock me in this day and age when we are constantly surrounded by harrowing images in the media, on tv and even new mediums such a comics and online short stories. However there were a few moments within this novel which were well and truly jaw dropping. Abryne is a distopian town where democracy and power rules hand in hand with religion, although not necessarily an ideal partnership as both sides only do as much as tolerate each other. You are introduced to several characters within this novel which all play their part which I think works better than focussing on one character constantly.
D'lacey has created a novel which does cause me to question briefly my dietary preference as meat is often a meal I have. Having a sister who is vegetarian, I'm not sure if even she would like to read this novel all in one go as it is seriously disturbing and forces the reader to think of the harsh realities that exist outside of the fictitious town and people that inhabit it.
This is an jaw-dropping book filled with just the right amount of twists and turns. I would recommend. WE WANT MEAT.
It takes a lot to shock me in this day and age when we are constantly surrounded by harrowing images in the media, on tv and even new mediums such a comics and online short stories. However there were a few moments within this novel which were well and truly jaw dropping. Abryne is a distopian town where democracy and power rules hand in hand with religion, although not necessarily an ideal partnership as both sides only do as much as tolerate each other. You are introduced to several characters within this novel which all play their part which I think works better than focussing on one character constantly.
D'lacey has created a novel which does cause me to question briefly my dietary preference as meat is often a meal I have. Having a sister who is vegetarian, I'm not sure if even she would like to read this novel all in one go as it is seriously disturbing and forces the reader to think of the harsh realities that exist outside of the fictitious town and people that inhabit it.
This is an jaw-dropping book filled with just the right amount of twists and turns. I would recommend. WE WANT MEAT.
WTAF is this book? DNF 51%
I gave it so many chances to get better and it just...didn't. The characters are extremely boring and the pacing of this book is so slow. Strongly disagree with those that said this was an AMAZING book.
I gave it so many chances to get better and it just...didn't. The characters are extremely boring and the pacing of this book is so slow. Strongly disagree with those that said this was an AMAZING book.