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13 reviews
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's very interesting seeing the dehumanisation of this society, and how someone working in the main area causing this reacts to and thinks about his job. It was written relatively well, although the first 2 chapters definitely felt like they were trying to make up for the fact that it's not a very long book. I'd like to read something set during The Transition since that seems like it could be very interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Rape and Cannibalism
Minor: Dementia and Pregnancy
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
probably a lot better if you haven't seen the film, still good but a little predictable for me. the ending also didn't feel all that overwhelming
Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center by bell hooks
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
seems like a good jumping off point to get into feminist theory, lots of references to explore