A review by vixenreader
All Fours by Miranda July

challenging emotional informative lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Despite the main character being extremely selfish and insufferable, the themes of perimenopause, fear of losing your prime as you grow older, desire, and self-reflection still resonate. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual content, Medical trauma

Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship

Minor: Excrement, Vomit

Be aware that this text features graphic sexual context, emotional cheating, physical infidelity, fear of menopause, women in middle age, polyamory sprung out of marital issues, role-play, obsession over a partner, painful break-up, and the struggles of motherhood.