Book Review of Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

Author: Agustina Bazterrica
Publisher: Scribner
Genre: Horror, Dystopian Fiction
Year of Publication: 2020
Date of Publication: August 4, 2020
Pages: 224
ISBN-10: 1982150920
ISBN-13: 978-1982150921


Summary

Tender Is the Flesh presents a dystopian world where humans are bred for consumption due to a disease affecting animal meat. 

The story follows Marcos, a worker in the meat-processing industry, as he grapples with the brutal reality around him.

Main Plot & Characters

The narrative revolves around Marcos, a man who manages a human meat-processing plant. 

As he becomes increasingly disillusioned, his encounter with a “special specimen” forces him to confront his own morality and the society’s twisted practices.

Key Themes of Tender Is the Flesh

  • Moral Ambiguity: The novel explores how people justify morally questionable acts to survive.
  • Dehumanization: It critiques how societies can strip individuals of humanity when it becomes convenient.
  • Ethics of Consumption: The book questions societal norms around meat consumption and the cost of industrialization.
  • Isolation and Empathy: Marcos’s loneliness amplifies his desire for connection in an inhumane world.

Writing Style

Bazterrica’s writing is stark and unflinching. Her writing style reflects the brutal setting and chilling themes. 

Impact of Tender Is the Flesh

Tender Is the Flesh sparks deep conversations about ethics, society, and humanity’s dark potential. 

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