In the Dream House

In In the Dream House, Carmen Maria Machado delivers a raw and inventive memoir about her experiences in an abusive same-sex relationship. Using a blend of narrative styles and classic horror tropes, Machado reshapes the memoir form to capture her tumultuous memories, transforming traditional genres like romance, stoner comedy, and self-help into a unique and compelling narrative. Through a mix of first-person reflections, footnotes that add a touch of eerie fantasy, and direct address to her past self, Machado creates a vivid and resonant exploration of trauma and survival.