How to Be Eaten: A Novel Paperback – 25 July 2023

Maria Adelmann's "How to Be Eaten" was both fascinating and disturbing. Which in my books (pun unintended) is a huge compliment. The plot was that memorable. Each character was well developed and I loved how she had incorporated certain societal/sub cultural references into the story. I am not going to ruin this review with spoilers. Read it. Even if you love or hate it, it will certainly pull you down the rabbit hole.

This is brilliantly written and explores six different tales told by women in what they believe is a trial for a new type of group therapy based on story telling. A compelling modern twist on traditional fairy tales in a way that brings home issues women face in todays western culture. A riveting read that flows beautifully. Thoroughly recommend!

The female characters are well written, one has low self-esteem, one is annoying, another oblivious, and all are victims who are finally controlling the narrative. It felt like the stories werent going much of anywhere at first, but then the characters and the reader slowly start to figure out what they all have in common. A refreshing retelling of old fairytales with a feminist twist. The ending is bittersweet, but I'd say the whole book is worth it.

I thought this was a really good book. It also came in great condition.

Some of the stories are quite fascinating while some of the others are just... meh. I almost did not finish it, but I made myself stick to it. I wouldn't recommend it to a friend, however, and the ending was just weird