Tender Is the Flesh (Cadáver exquisito) is a gripping and profoundly disturbing dystopian novel by Argentine author Agustina Bazterrica. The story unfolds in a world where a mysterious virus has made all animal meat poisonous to humans, leading governments to legalize cannibalism. Through a chilling and visceral narrative, the book explores themes of consumerism, the dehumanization of society, and the loss of morality when survival is at stake. This thought-provoking literary work challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature and the societal structures that normalize atrocities.