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A review by wends_nblw
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I'm a bit 'eh' on this one. This book was a tad bit too dull for me. One of my special interests is cannibalism, so reading about the consumption of humans wasn't particularly disturbing to me. As well, the writing style was so bland. I understand that it fits the main character, that is his voice, but lord did I find him as a character to be bland too. Not a single thing in this book surprised me in the least, I even predicted the end.
However, I will say. The end was my favorite part; the only good part, in my opinion. This isn't a bad book either. It just wasn't really for me, which is a shame because cannibalism is my favorite trope.
However, I will say. The end was my favorite part; the only good part, in my opinion. This isn't a bad book either. It just wasn't really for me, which is a shame because cannibalism is my favorite trope.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Confinement and Pedophilia
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Excrement, Dementia, Car accident, and Classism