Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado
"Her Body and Other Parties: Stories" is a collection of short stories that weave elements of psychological realism and science fiction to explore the realities of women's lives and the violence inflicted upon their bodies. The narratives range from a woman refusing to let her husband remove a green ribbon from around her neck, to a salesclerk in a mall making a horrifying discovery within the seams of the store's prom dresses. The book centers on women's experiences in their bodies, touching on themes of sexuality, gender, and the dynamics of power.
The 5366th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 248
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- 24th on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)
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- The New Vanguard (New York Times)
- Your 50 Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of The Past Decade(2011-2021) (NPR)