A review by katselvocki
Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What. The. Fuck. You know, even though I had a feeling about what the ending would be...wow. This veered more into horror than I realized it would, and I can't say I enjoyed reading it, but it's certainly a book that I won't forget. I thought the very distinct first and second halves of the book were both interesting in their own ways, and yes, there's a very obvious statement about factory farming and hunting for sport in here, but also a lot about morality, capitalism, what it means to be human, and how we handle grief. Seriously, though, do not read this unless you have a strong stomach.
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