How to Be Eaten
How to Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann, published by Little Brown on July 25, 2023, is a darkly humorous novel that reimagines classic fairy tale characters as modern women navigating their traumas in a support group. Set in present-day New York City, the story follows five women—Bernice, Ruby, Gretel, Ashlee, and Raina—who come together in a basement to share their experiences and confront their pasts, each with a unique and provocative backstory that challenges traditional narratives.
As the women initially judge one another, they gradually uncover shared struggles and secrets, leading to a deeper understanding of their collective experiences. This edition, comprising 304 pages, delves into themes of trauma and resilience, presenting a fresh perspective on familiar tales while addressing issues relevant to contemporary women. Through its edgy and witty storytelling, the book transforms beloved childhood stories into a new myth for adults, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of their own narratives.
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One of NPR’s Best Books of the Year: This darkly funny and provocative novel reimagines classic fairy tale characters as modern women in a support group for trauma.
In present-day New York City, five women meet in a basement support group to process their traumas. Bernice grapples with the fallout of dating a psychopathic, blue-bearded billionaire. Ruby, once devoured by a wolf, now wears him as a coat. Gretel questions her memory of being held captive in a house made of candy. Ashlee, the winner of a Bachelor-esque dating show, wonders if she really got her promised fairy tale ending. And Raina’s love story will shock them all.
Though the women start out wary of one another, judging each other’s stories, gradually they begin to realize that they may have more in common than they supposed . . . What really brought them here? What secrets will they reveal? And is it too late for them to rescue each other?
Dark, edgy, and wickedly funny, this debut for readers of Carmen Maria Machado, Kristen Arnett, and Kelly Link takes our coziest, most beloved childhood stories, exposes them as anti-feminist nightmares, and transforms them into a new kind of myth for grown-up women.
*Belletrist June Book Club Pick*
Named a Best Book of May by TIME Magazine & Glamour One of NPR’s Best Books of the Year
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