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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
Mentioned by Natalie Wynn as a relevant book discussing abusive lesbian relationships.
Transvestigating (with Contrapoints)
Mentioned among other books challenged for sexual content or political messaging.
The Battle Over Sexually Explicit Books | 4.7.23
Recommended by 
Rebecca Solnit as one of her favorite recent books, highlighting its innovative approach to storytelling.
Rebecca Solnit as one of her favorite recent books, highlighting its innovative approach to storytelling.
Rebecca Solnit on Harvey Weinstein, feminism, and social change
