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A review by toastrats
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think this world is very interesting and the story is so compelling, but we are unfortunately forced to experience it through the eyes of an apathetic shitheel of a man who only views women as mothers or whores. This is intentional, he's not a sympathetic guy, but ugh to know more of the world without Marcos' dumb ass in the way.
Graphic: Pandemic/Epidemic, Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Cannibalism, Grief, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Animal death, and Gore
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Child death, Death of parent, and Dementia
Minor: Pedophilia and Trafficking