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thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood
Moderate: Murder
mcnan's review
dark
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
A short book delivering some intense imagery on the truths of meat production but with a slight surrealist edge that was unexpected Books on meat production make me so sad but reaffirm my love of the creatures of the earth
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
archaicrobin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A dark and visceral look at the meat industry through the perspective of a man working in a slaughterhouse as the stun operator. Edgar has compassion for the animals he slaughters and shines a light on the inhumanity of slaughtering animals so the masses can ingest it guilt free with little to no understanding of what must be done to make that burger. As we’ve become more civilized we’ve become more barbaric, and that is shown here in this novel. I’ve been a vegetarian for 20 years and this novel touched on a lot of issues with the meat industry and our current society that I feel everyone should be aware of. Edgar was an excellent narrator for this tale because you see a man that’s good at his job despite his compassion towards the animals and goes above and beyond to ensure they’re treated respectfully even in the stun box. There is so much to say about this novel and its themes and I think it’s one definitely worth a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Classism
pil4r's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
De ganados y de hombres nos permite pispear, cual moscas circundantes, la vida de los trabajadores de un matadero en Brasil. Nos asoma, con una crudeza similar a la de Agustina Bazterrica, al negocio de la carne que, generalmente, preferimos ignorar. Creo que este es un punto fuerte del libro pero, sin embargo, considero que la maestría de la autora (y el traductor) residen en la narrativa que yuxtapone masculinidad y ruralidad.
La crueldad aparece pero no es la protagonista; lo son, a mi entender, estos varones a los que como sociedad les pagamos no sólo por matar sino por llevar sobre sus hombros y vidas el peso de hacerlo cotidianamente.
La prosa de Ana Paula Maia es bella y retrata con una amabilidad agridulce (pero justa) lo tosco y sangriento.
Si bien esta obra no es el ¿thriller? que esperaba, a partir de recomendaciones compartidas, considero que es un relato intenso y necesario.
La crueldad aparece pero no es la protagonista; lo son, a mi entender, estos varones a los que como sociedad les pagamos no sólo por matar sino por llevar sobre sus hombros y vidas el peso de hacerlo cotidianamente.
La prosa de Ana Paula Maia es bella y retrata con una amabilidad agridulce (pero justa) lo tosco y sangriento.
Si bien esta obra no es el ¿thriller? que esperaba, a partir de recomendaciones compartidas, considero que es un relato intenso y necesario.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Blood
verbamatic's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Excellent translation into English by Zoë Perry. This enigmatic novella, told in simple language, gets under your skin with its mystery and brutality. You know there’s more below the surface, but can you get to the bottom? Why were certain phrases said by certain characters? Were some events, seemingly matter-of-course, highly significant? A book to re-read many times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
Minor: Death and Vomit
ferrie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Racial slurs
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