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A review by lilyrooke
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
5.0
"Don’t you get it? All of this shit already happened, and you can’t make it not happen, no matter what you do."
I've wanted to read In the Dream House since it was published, but I didn't feel ready until now. I'm still not sure if I'm ready. It left me shaking and tearful. I lost track of how many times I cried. I think it's probably the most important and impactful book I've ever read (certainly memoir/non-fiction).
"You’re not allowed to write about this. Don’t you ever write about this." The book is full of moments that punched me full-on. I couldn't look away from how it made me feel. There were so many times where I felt seen, understood, spoken to, in ways I never have done before. 'The Dream House as Choose Your Own Adventure' in particular, was devastating.
I feel both wrung-out and uplifted having read this book. Essential reading.
I've wanted to read In the Dream House since it was published, but I didn't feel ready until now. I'm still not sure if I'm ready. It left me shaking and tearful. I lost track of how many times I cried. I think it's probably the most important and impactful book I've ever read (certainly memoir/non-fiction).
"You’re not allowed to write about this. Don’t you ever write about this." The book is full of moments that punched me full-on. I couldn't look away from how it made me feel. There were so many times where I felt seen, understood, spoken to, in ways I never have done before. 'The Dream House as Choose Your Own Adventure' in particular, was devastating.
I feel both wrung-out and uplifted having read this book. Essential reading.