A review by princess_marie
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

This book is talked about so much, I expected better. Yes, the story is horrific and there are many graphic moments, but I am unimpressed with the actual story. 

I felt like I was waiting for the climax up all the way to the disappointing ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual violence, Body horror, Gore, and Cannibalism

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Grief, Child death, Infidelity, Pandemic/Epidemic, Dementia, Violence, and Pregnancy

Minor: Infertility, Trafficking, and Slavery