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vinise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Colonisation, and Pandemic/Epidemic
sarahshock's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
whatiamactuallyreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, and Pregnancy
stefnwp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
ribbenkast's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
However, the world building is really flimsy. The main story is fine but the whole world falls apart with one single kick to its legs. The premise was great, but the author fails to present the premise as a plausible. There is just no way that if all meat becomes inedible tommorow we'll just switch to human meat. Not because I believe we as humans are incapable of doing the evils described in the book, but for the simple fact that capitalism will find a more profitable and cost effective solution. The story was build on a shaky foundation which made it hard to take the whole book seriously.
Furthermore, the author tries so hard to be 'literary'. The book tried to make a point about society at large, but it fell flat. Both me and the author desperedly wanted to have this book have a message beyond: fuck the meat industry. It didn't really.
Maybe it works better in the original Spanish but the author never uses the main characters name to describe him. just 'he'. I get that she probably was trying to make a point about dehumanisation by this, but instead it just made the book read like a bulletpoint list of the main characters day. Also the scenes with multiple men in them (which is almost all) became very confusing to read as it's unclear who's speaking. Also, the desired effect doesn't work if you have other characters clearly adres him by his full name.
The ending though, was perfect. I am glad I finished this book just for the ending.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Dementia, Trafficking, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
elanashyong's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Abortion, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lea_david's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Not a book for everyone.hellandhogwarts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Trafficking, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Pandemic/Epidemic
alisageorge's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I knew going into this book that there was going to be shock and unsettling events and descriptions happening. But that was the ONLY thing that happened. Everything was written just for shock and I had a hard time having the underlying message really mean something as I didn't feel invested because it feels detached. It was also kind of boring, which is surprising given the content within the work.
And the ending?? Kind of saw it coming. Wasn't really surprised by it.
I had a hard time believing the main character was capable of feeling in general.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Blood, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Hate crime, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Trafficking, and Injury/Injury detail
simp4sneks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Antisemitism, Medical content, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic