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A review by komurph
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Medical trauma, Dysphoria, Blood, Violence, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Gore, Torture, Pregnancy, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Death, Slavery, Death of parent, Classism, Child death, and Cannibalism
Minor: Alcohol
This is a very graphic book similar to The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, but with humans instead of animals. I don’t think it was too graphic or disturbing but others should heed the content warnings if they are easily triggered.