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Her Body and Other Parties: Stories
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Lucia
Mar 09, 2023 rated it liked it
I only rated this book 3 stars because of the amazing writing. The author is exceptionally gifted with words. And the first story ("The Husband Stitch") was perfection, the beautiful prose, the provocative messages, the emotions you felt reading it.
And then the rest was not for me, I skipped many stories, and I didn't really see the point of any of them. Not even the beautiful writing could keep me hooked.
I'm curious to read other books by the author, I just wouldn't recommend this one.
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Miranda Hale
Oct 30, 2022 rated it liked it
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3.5 stars. I definitely liked some stories more than others, but I appreciated them all for how well-written and creative they were. Machado definitely has a way with words. I've never experienced writing quite like hers. ...more
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