Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

493 reviews

ems_book_shelf's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

5.0

This book was a masterpiece. From the start, it was hard to put down. The writing is so lyrical and the way the author writes metaphors for things that can’t be put into explicit words was amazing. There were many parts of this book that dug up past my traumas, put things into words that I have been struggling to myself, and made me reflect on my own thoughts and feelings and remembrances. 

Recommending this book a million times over 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Blood, Sexual assault, and Abandonment

drgnhrt968's review against another edition

dark emotional informative tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

laur_astor's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

This is a masterclass in crafting an entirely original memoir. Carmen's writing is raw and heartbreaking and sucks you into the feelings she feels so deeply. Also, her audiobook narration is so poetic and mesmerizing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual content and Homophobia

quirkydrinkerofink's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Minor: Body shaming and Homophobia

cor_luz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative fast-paced

4.25

An unfortunate well needed book. Abusive relationships can happen to anyone from any gender and in any fashion. Being queer unfortunately does not protect you from domestic abuse (physical or emotional). Carmen does an excellent job showing how abuse doesn't start with immediate beatings or beration, it starts sweetly and full of attraction, like any other relationship. And then it can slowly start. I'm glad to hear Carmen has found a love that is good for her and that she had the strength to tell this story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Domestic abuse

zerinasahar's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Physical abuse

readbycarina's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

frogbabies's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting

Minor: Homophobia

alexijai98's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

5.0

Beautifully written and a modern classic of queer writing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity

caseylovett's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse