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claudianeureads 's review for:
In the Dream House
by Carmen Maria Machado
Read my full review on the @feministbookclubbox blog. Link in my bio!
“Machado writes about her relationship with an unnamed woman. Her partner throughout the novel is referred to solely with the use of pronouns which adds to the elusiveness of Machado’s detrimental relationship. However, the most chilling moments is when Machado recognizes how unoriginal her story is but how she was stepping into an abyss that is far too common but never spoken about.
Machado's story is a difficult read, but a necessary one. It truly is a story that is written for everyone to find meaningful pieces to take into their world moving forward because queer relationships deserve to be embraced in all forms, which includes support for those relationships that are characterized by abuse. Machado's story is one representation of many that need to be heard to help make meaningful changes to how we as a society view and protect those around us.
With all of this in mind, In the Dream House is a memoir best read in pieces, however, it takes a great deal of restraint to be able to put this book down to savor Machado's honest and gut wrenching story, so when picking up this breathtaking memoir, be cognizant of what you are about to read but lean in with few expectations.”
Read my full review on the @feministbookclubbox blog. Link in my bio!
“Machado writes about her relationship with an unnamed woman. Her partner throughout the novel is referred to solely with the use of pronouns which adds to the elusiveness of Machado’s detrimental relationship. However, the most chilling moments is when Machado recognizes how unoriginal her story is but how she was stepping into an abyss that is far too common but never spoken about.
Machado's story is a difficult read, but a necessary one. It truly is a story that is written for everyone to find meaningful pieces to take into their world moving forward because queer relationships deserve to be embraced in all forms, which includes support for those relationships that are characterized by abuse. Machado's story is one representation of many that need to be heard to help make meaningful changes to how we as a society view and protect those around us.
With all of this in mind, In the Dream House is a memoir best read in pieces, however, it takes a great deal of restraint to be able to put this book down to savor Machado's honest and gut wrenching story, so when picking up this breathtaking memoir, be cognizant of what you are about to read but lean in with few expectations.”