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Mentioned in 3 episodes
In the Dream House
Book • 2019
In *In the Dream House*, Carmen Maria Machado recounts her emotionally and mentally abusive relationship with a charismatic but volatile woman.
The book uses various narrative tropes to examine the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse, particularly in queer relationships.
Machado's unique approach blends personal narrative with essayistic explorations of history and culture.
The book uses various narrative tropes to examine the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse, particularly in queer relationships.
Machado's unique approach blends personal narrative with essayistic explorations of history and culture.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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as a phenomenal book about a toxic queer romantic relationship.


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, describing it as a haunting and enlightening memoir about a toxic queer relationship in an experimental style.

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as one of her favorite recent books, highlighting its innovative approach to storytelling.


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