A review by marinalikeaboatyard
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

challenging dark sad tense fast-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? No

4.5

Not for the faint of heart, but gripping and thought provoking. Couldn’t put it down. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Pandemic/Epidemic