Every permutation of what would happen if cannibalism became the only option for survival is explored. Can anyone be refined or cultured (the pinnacle of being human) in a world where other humans are bred for meat? What does it mean to be civilized or wild? What connotations does the word “domestic” take on? I’m not entirely sure what the intended message of the book is but there are many possible to choose from, and they are all thought provoking.