A review by 17lusha1
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Reading this was an experience. The underlying themes of the use of language and the normalisation of horrific acts and general reflections of the meat industry were very well interwoven with the plot and writing of the story. While I felt the ending fell a bit flat, the premise of the book was gripping and shocking and at some points made you question what you just read.