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.”

“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.”

“the way carmen maria machado uses language is unreal”

“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.”