A review by snleck
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

I am adding a star because after digesting this book for several months, I realize the genius of the book. I rated so quickly after reading that it took me awhile to get over the ick factor. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Medical content, Trafficking, Slavery, Torture, Abortion, Body horror, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Violence, Animal cruelty, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gore, Murder, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic