A review by bethpaws
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

In this deeply disturbing dystopian novel, a virus has resulted in all animals being slaughtered resulting in cannibalism being legal and accepted. Marcos works in a processing plant, and we follow his story with a focus on his actions after receiving a female specimen as a gift. The book contains graphic descriptions of slaughter.
 This book was an addictive read, and genuinely made me think and reflect on many issues of society. 
 
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