Tender Is the Flesh

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Tender Is the Flesh

By: Agustina Bazterrica

Narrated by: Joseph Balderrama

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Summary

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 the specimen haunts Marcos. Her trembling body, her eyes that watch him, that seem to understand. And soon, he becomes tortured by what has been lost - and what might still be saved...

Agustina BazterricaJoseph BalderramaAudible Studios

Dystopian

Science Fiction

Fiction

Scary

Emotionally Gripping

Thought-Provoking

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The ick factor in this book is real, but if you can get past it, this dystopian story is very good: when animals become infected with a virus deadly to humans, cannibalism is legalised, and humans are farmed for consumption. The concept is unthinkable and completely taboo, but Ms Bazterrica’s skilful writing makes it almost believable. Some of the characters have a conscience, some are apathetic, and others are despicable, giving the reader an emotional workout. (TW: there is some animal cruelty in this book but it’s in context with the story.)