In the Dream House

“A poetic and hauntingly original dissection of an abusive queer relationship through a creative range of narrative forms. Super short chapters are my ADHD literary love language.”

“This book is a journey, a poem, an unveiling of self. The creativity and wisdom stopped me in my tracks. I’ve never read another book like this.”

“the way carmen maria machado uses language is unreal”

“This book is incredible. It’s a memoir about queer IPV, which is a topic you should probably know more about. It’s written in a super interesting way where each chapter is in a different style/genre. Carmen Maria Machado is a genius.”

“A stained glass window into the experience of being inside an abusive relationship, each bit of colored glass a fragment of the story told through a horror trope. Expert craft bursting with emotion.”

“Gut wrenching but beautifully written memoir exploring the complexities of abuse in queer relationships”

“An incredible and unique memoir about a woman in an abusive wlw relationship. “The dream house,” where much of the abuse takes place, is presented as many things, such as picaresque, utopia, and even a choose your own adventure novel.”