For years Carmen Maria Machado has struggled to articulate her experiences in an abusive same-sex relationship. In this extraordinarily candid and radically inventive memoir, Machado tackles a dark and difficult subject with wit, inventiveness and an inquiring spirit, as she uses a series of narrative tropes—including classic horror themes—to create an entirely unique piece of work which is destined to become an instant classic.
The Review
IN THE DREAM HOUSE Carmen Maria Machado.
I read 200 pages in one sitting this Tuesday. I couldn’t stop reading as Carmen narrated to me her illuminating story.
This is the first memoir I’ve read of hers and as long as she continues to write them I’ll read them. Greedily.
It’s sad to call a memoir a “page-turner of suspense” but that’s exactly what it reads like. I felt like I couldn’t stop reading until some kind of break or epiphany was made and once it was it felt like breathing for the first time.
A well-needed voice on the subject of partner abuse. I found it to be honest and not only transparent but giving.
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