Human Slices
Human Slices by Gloria Bowman, published by Xlibris Corporation LLC in April 2001, is a work of fiction that intertwines elements of horror with a unique love story. The narrative centers around a woman named Salm, who embraces her choice to remain childfree. Set in the late 1980s in Chicago, the story explores her life and the lives of her friends as they contemplate their futures and the paths they will take.
Readers will find that the plot unfolds during a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry, where Salm is drawn to the human slices exhibit, a display that captivates her with its cross-sections of the human body. This fascination leads her to an encounter with a tall, intriguing man, prompting her to make a choice that could alter her destiny. The book delves into themes of self-discovery and the complexities of relationships, all while maintaining a backdrop of horror that adds depth to the narrative. With 188 pages, this edition offers a concise yet engaging exploration of its characters and their choices.
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Human Slices is a love story about a woman who is happily childfree. It’s her natural choice.
She spells her name S-A-L-M but pronounces it Sam. “The l is silent,” she says. It’s her way of combining her given name, Samantha, with her father’s nickname for her, Little Salmon.
It’s the late 1980s in Chicago, and she and her friends, all in their thirties, are thinking about what’s next in their lives and how, and if, they’re going to determine their own destinies.
On a promising spring day, Salm visits the Museum of Science and Industry and makes her way to the human slices exhibit. It’s always been one of her favorite displays, a series of cross-sections of the human body, real flesh and bones. She is fascinated by the thought that the same shapes and forms are stacked inside her own body, influencing her moves and decisions.
When a tall, intriguing man approaches the exhibit, Salm makes a natural choice: She follows him.
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