A review by doomluz
Her Body and Other Parties, by Carmen Maria Machado
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A strong collection of short stories. My favorites were “The Husband Stitch”, “Eight Bites”, “Real Women Have Bodies” and “The Resident”. I love how the stories feel both ethereal and grounded.
Graphic: Eating disorder, Body horror, Sexual content, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexism
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault