Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

62 reviews

lucybbookstuff's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring tense fast-paced

5.0

Just amazing. Uniquely and exquisitely written. It was tough to read, yet I couldn't put it down. Probably partially the engaging writing, and partially racing to get to her freedom from the horrific situation the book depicts.

It's so easy to ask "why did they stay?" - but that's one of the most horrifying parts of abuse: just how GOOD abusers are at it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism and Gaslighting

Minor: Vomit

mjtal's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual violence

noveltay's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Such an incredible way to write a true story. Hard to read, harder to listen to the audiobook by the author. So sad to hear about but glad she has found as much peace as she can afterwards.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol

kds's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Alcoholism and Bullying

Minor: Infidelity and Suicidal thoughts

archaicrobin's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

A beautifully written memoir detailing the author’s personal experiences in a same sex abusive relationship. Interwoven amidst  haunting scenes, is the author’s research into the history of same sex abusive relationships. The mix of personal experience and extensive research was a perfect blend for this addictive memoir. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, and Gaslighting

rieviolet's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative medium-paced

3.5

This book deals with an extremely important topic that needs to be voiced and discussed. That said, as a piece of work itself, I liked it so-so. 

I did not get along with the narrative structure, I found the rapid-fire succession of chapters (supposed to show different genres and narrative styles) too much disjointed and confusing. The writing style is a bit too much experimental for me.

I liked much more the chapters that were "essay-like", exploring queer history and theory. However, I think that this mixing of informative chapters together with more literary and elaborately written ones was a bit jarring, it felt like two different books mashed up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Animal death, Biphobia, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy

taylor24's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia

Minor: Alcoholism

cemeterygay's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

5.0

I cannot sing the praises of this book enough, It is such a hauntingly thorough retelling of the author's experience with domestic violence. I adored the greater structural analysis of Intimate Partner Violence and how it relates to homophobia, biphobia, and lesbophobia and how the author made sure to connect her story to the stories of many IPV survivors in the community. I cannot praise enough how much care and sensitivity was taken to the issues discussed in this book. I definitely don't think the author's writing style is for everyone as it can be very experimental at times but I personally adored it. 

If you are looking for an unusual exploration into domestic violence in queer relationships, I could not recommend this enough

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Vomit, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol

Minor: Eating disorder, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Additional CW: Sexual abuse, assault, grooming, emotionally abusive parents,

seagirl_13's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Lesbophobia

sasukeuchiha's review against another edition

dark emotional

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, and Alcohol