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Meathouse Man
George R. R. Martin

Meathouse Man

Quick Answer

Read "Meathouse Man" as the 10th book in the Short Story Collections & Novellas (Author Compiled) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Thousand Worlds" (Book 9)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 10th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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2014
2014 Hugo Award finalist for Best Graphic Story<br/>Based on the short story by George R.R. Martin, bestselling author of A Game of Thrones, Meathouse Man is a darkly poignant tale set on a collection of planets called corpse worlds. On these planets, corpse handlers transmit their wills to an army of brainless bodies—once living people now rendered expendable. Perversion abounds as these corpses are exposed to appalling conditions at the whim of handlers.<br/>The grim story follows one such handler—a man who remains nameless—through his teenage years and into adulthood, across corpse brothels, monotonous jobs, heartbreak, and betrayals. His increased detachment from reality becomes a spiraling descent into rejection and desensitization to the horrors around him. Set among towering buildings, giant rolling planetary processing units, and vast forest terrains on several different worlds, this journey serves as a modern fable of warning and a fascinating exploration of an alternate world perhaps not so different from our own.<br/>This comic contains explicit content and is recommended for mature readers.
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The Skin Trade

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Short Story Collections & Novellas (Author Compiled) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Meathouse Man?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Meathouse Man before Thousand Worlds?

No. We recommend reading Thousand Worlds first. Meathouse Man is the 10th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Meathouse Man required reading for the Short Story Collections & Novellas (Author Compiled)?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Meathouse Man in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Meathouse Man is The Skin Trade (Book #11).