A review by johnsnowwasright
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

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

5.0

This book fucked me up. 

It reminded me of reading 1984 or Brave New World for the first time. I was left with the same feelings of disgust, hopelessness and sadness as those books. It is a poignant reflection on humanity's ability to dehumanize other people when it suits their own interests. I anticipate it will become a classic of dystopian fiction studied in universities world wide. 
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