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Tender Is the Flesh
by Agustina Bazterrica
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
Deeply disturbing. Amazingly written. The POV of the main character is upsettingly immersive. One of those books that I had to process for a while after reading. While this book is an important work, it wasn't enjoyable to read. I had to force it down every step of the way. But not all art is meant to be enjoyed. Some is meant to make you uncomfortable. This art in particular does exactly that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Dementia, Trafficking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Pandemic/Epidemic