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A review by thecatconstellation
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
dark
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
3.0
“Abuse of power comes as no surprise.” - Jenny Holzer
Pacing is too slow at times and too fast at others. I didn’t find the ending shocking in the way some other reviewers did. I think this had some interesting things to say, but didn’t quite push far enough when it comes to exploring the government, capitalism, etc. Plenty of gore if that is your thing. Some parts are very beautifully written. The examination of grief is in my opinion much more effective than any sociopolitical argument being made.
Pacing is too slow at times and too fast at others. I didn’t find the ending shocking in the way some other reviewers did. I think this had some interesting things to say, but didn’t quite push far enough when it comes to exploring the government, capitalism, etc. Plenty of gore if that is your thing. Some parts are very beautifully written. The examination of grief is in my opinion much more effective than any sociopolitical argument being made.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Infertility, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Dementia, Trafficking, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Car accident, and Alcohol