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doomluz 's review for:
Her Body and Other Parties
by Carmen Maria Machado
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A strong collection of short stories. My favorites were “The Husband Stitch”, “Eight Bites”, “Real Women Have Bodies” and “The Resident”. I love how the stories feel both ethereal and grounded.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual content, Pregnancy
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault