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Tender is the Flesh

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In Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica, the world faces a horrifying shift due to an animal virus rendering all traditional meat inedible. Society adapts by farming humans for consumption, exploring themes of power, morality, and desensitisation. The narrative follows Marcos, who works in a processing plant and grapples with the new reality, questioning his role and the very essence of humanity.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by dystopian narratives that explore human nature and societal constructs in bold and unsettling ways. This story delves into themes of consumption, morality, and the fragility of empathy, providing a thought-provoking read that questions what it means to be human in a world turned upside down. Its intense and gripping prose might appeal to you if you appreciate speculative fiction with a dark and reflective twist.

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Tender is the Flesh

Everyone's eating human meat. Would you? The shocking, darkly gripping dystopian novel in which cannibalism is legal.

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It all happened so quickly. First, animals became infected with the virus and their meat became poisonous. Then governments initiated the Transition. Now, special meat - human meat - is legal.

Marcos is in the business of slaughtering humans - only no one calls them that. He works with numbers, consignments, processing. One day, he's given a gift to seal a deal: a specimen of the finest quality. He leaves her in his barn, tied up, a problem to be disposed of later.

But she haunts Marcos. Her trembling body, and watchful gaze, seem to understand. And soon, he becomes tortured by what has been lost - and what might still be saved.

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Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica receives praise for its provocative and chilling depiction of a dystopian future. Reviews highlight its effectiveness in sparking both horror and contemplation, with its unsettling narrative delivered through a cool, detached tone that underscores the disturbing themes. Critics describe it as a bold and unforgettable read, posing existential questions about society and humanity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782276203

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Sarah Moses
  • Translated by Sarah Moses

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Agustina Bazterrica is an Argentinian novelist and short-story writer. She is a central figure in the Buenos Aires literary scene, co-curating the event series 'Siga al Conejo Blanco' and coordinating reading workshops. She has received several awards for her writing, most notably the prestigious Premio Clarin Novela for her second novel, Tender is the Flesh, which is being translated into 10 languages.

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