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A review by maksipad
Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A few of the short stories were hard to get through (specifically Especially Heinous and The Resident) but overall I enjoyed the book and admired how she wove such complex themes into each story.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, and Animal death
Moderate: Sexual assault and Homophobia