Reading Horror Books | Vlog | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

A vlogger shares her week-long reading journey, including her thoughts on various books, primarily focused on the dark and disturbing book "Tender is the Flesh."

Key Insights

• 🥺 "Tender is the Flesh" is a book that explores a dystopian society where animal meat is poisoned, leading to humans being bred and consumed.
• 😅 The book raises moral questions about the ethics of killing and eating humans and prompts reflection on our treatment of animals.
• 😱 The vlogger's reading journey includes struggles with reading slumps, attempts to analyze books' underlying commentaries, and exploration of different genres such as horror manga.

Transcript

Good afternoon and welcome to another reading  vlog. I am going to be doing a week-long reading   vlog, but not going to be so much honing  in on what day is what. But today is the   first day of October and we're gonna start  reading today. Let me show you what I have.  First book I'm gonna be reading is Tender is the  Flesh. If you did not watch ... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: Can you give a brief description of the book "Tender is the Flesh"?

"Tender is the Flesh" is set in a society where animal meat is poisoned, and humans are divided into those who can be eaten and those who eat them. The book follows a man who works in a facility where people are slaughtered for consumption and becomes attached to a woman, risking danger in their society.

Q: How does the book explore the moral implications of killing and eating humans?

The book challenges the readers to confront the cruelty and heartlessness that would arise if humans were treated as food. The main character battles with his morals, as he grapples with the necessity of killing and eating people to make a living and support his family.

Q: Did the vlogger enjoy reading "Tender is the Flesh"?

The vlogger found the book disturbing but couldn't stop reading it. She describes it as a rough start to October due to its intense and dark themes. However, she is interested in exploring the book's underlying social and political commentaries.

Q: Did the vlogger experience any reading slumps?

Yes, the vlogger mentions going through a reading slump, where she lacked the motivation to read and instead focused on crochet and manga. She plans to read "Kill Creek" and "Anna Dressed in Blood" in the coming weeks to get out of the slump.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The vlogger discusses her current read, "Tender is the Flesh," a book set in a society where animal meat is poisoned, leading to a class divide between those who can be eaten and those who eat them.

• She expresses her fascination and discomfort with the book's dark themes and its exploration of the moral implications of killing and eating humans.

• The vlogger also talks about her struggle with a reading slump and her plans to read other books, including "White is for Witching" and "Venus in the Blind Spot."