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podanotherjessi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
I'm not in the habit of giving non-fiction ratings, but in this case, the book deserves credit. Beautifully written and wonderfully research, all so Machado could tell her own story. This was difficult and emotional to read, but really worth it. I just wish I knew who to recommend this to. It's probably the kind of book that if you read the description and reading it scares you a little, give it a shot. But take it slowly, this is a hard read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
anitaxlit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
I feel infinite gratitude for the existence of this book. It's a powerful piece of writing that weaves snippets of witty analysis of pop culture from a queer lens, insightful commentary on the queer community's history and present reality, and Machado's personal story of domestic abuse.
As a queer woman, reading this memoir was an empowering experience. I felt that it had been written for people like me, in a world where queer women and femme folk don't get to claim many things as their own. If that's how you identify as well, I sincerely hope one day you find yourself reading <i>In the Dream House</i>. It's an important book.
As a queer woman, reading this memoir was an empowering experience. I felt that it had been written for people like me, in a world where queer women and femme folk don't get to claim many things as their own. If that's how you identify as well, I sincerely hope one day you find yourself reading <i>In the Dream House</i>. It's an important book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Mental illness and Pregnancy
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