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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.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Rachel Feltman
as one of her favorite books, referencing a horse and squid.
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Anna Corinne
, describing it as a haunting and enlightening memoir about a toxic queer relationship in an experimental style.
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Rebecca Solnit
as one of her favorite recent books, highlighting its innovative approach to storytelling.
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