A review by mariaisabelad
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

dark emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

This was a gorgeous memoir. Compulsively readable from start-to-finish, Machado's penchant for lyricism and horrific elements makes for a creative, unique interpretation of the nonfiction structure. Her ability to express the corrosion of a relationship into intimate partner violence while acknowledging the complications of abuse in a queer relationship made me reflect deeply on the language we use to understand violence. An essential read from one of my favorite authors working today.
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