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In The Dream House: A Memoir
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A Revolutionary Memoir About Domestic Abuse By The Awardwinning Author Of Her Body And Other Partiesin The Dream House Is Carmen Maria Machado?S Engrossing And Wildly Innovative Account Of A Relationship Gone Bad, And A Bold Dissection Of The Mechanisms And Cultural Representations Of Psychological Abuse. Tracing The Full Arc Of A Harrowing Relationship With A Charismatic But Volatile Woman, Machado Struggles To Make Sense Of How What Happened To Her Shaped The Person She Was Becoming.And It?S That Struggle That Gives The Book Its Original Structure: Each Chapter Is Driven By Its Own Narrative Tropethe Haunted House, Erotica, The Bildungsromanthrough Which Machado Holds The Events Up To The Light And Examines Them From Different Angles. She Looks Back At Her Religious Adolescence, Unpacks The Stereotype Of Lesbian Relationships As Safe And Utopian, And Widens The View With Essayistic Explorations Of The History And Reality Of Abuse In Queer Relationships.Machado?S Dire Narrative Is Leavened With Her Characteristic Wit, Playfulness, And Openness To Inquiry. She Casts A Critical Eye Over Legal Proceedings, Fairy Tales, Star Trek, And Disney Villains, As Well As Iconic Works Of Film And Fiction. The Result Is A Wrenching, Riveting Book That Explodes Our Ideas About What A Memoir Can Do And Be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'In the Dream House: A Memoir' about? A: 'In the Dream House' by Carmen Maria Machado is a memoir that explores the complexities of domestic abuse in a queer relationship. It provides a unique narrative structure, examining the relationship through various literary tropes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In the Dream House'? A: The author of 'In the Dream House' is Carmen Maria Machado, an award-winning writer known for her innovative storytelling and exploration of themes related to identity and trauma.
- Q: What are the key themes in 'In the Dream House'? A: Key themes in the memoir include psychological abuse, the complexity of queer relationships, cultural representations of domestic violence, and the exploration of personal identity and trauma.
- Q: How many pages does 'In the Dream House' have? A: 'In the Dream House' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'In the Dream House' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'In the Dream House' published? A: 'In the Dream House' was published on December 1, 2020.
- Q: Is 'In the Dream House' suitable for all readers? A: 'In the Dream House' deals with sensitive topics such as domestic abuse and may not be suitable for all readers, particularly those who may find these themes triggering.
- Q: What is the writing style of 'In the Dream House'? A: Carmen Maria Machado's writing style in 'In the Dream House' is characterized by wit, playfulness, and a deep inquiry into the nature of her experiences, making it both engaging and thought-provoking.
- Q: Does 'In the Dream House' include any illustrations or images? A: 'In the Dream House' does not include illustrations or images; it is a text-based memoir.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'In the Dream House'? A: 'In the Dream House' can be purchased at various online retailers, including major bookstores and e-commerce platforms.