Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

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hyac1nthgirl's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

machado's mastery of magical realism lends to an intense read that focuses on the struggles of women, from our sexuality to the politicization of our bodies. this collection made me want to crack open a notebook & take note of the way the english language was flexed and bended into such complex stories.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship