43 pages 1 hour read

Rachel Yoder

Nightbitch

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Rachel Yoder's Nightbitch has received a mix of praise and critique. It is celebrated for its bold exploration of motherhood, blending surrealism with raw, emotional honesty. However, some readers find Yoder's narrative style disjointed and challenging. Overall, it’s appreciated for its originality and thought-provoking themes, even as it garners mixed responses on execution.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nightbitch?

Readers who enjoyed the visceral and transformative narrative of Otessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation or the dark domestic surrealism of Helen Phillips' The Need will be captivated by Rachel Yoder’s Nightbitch. This novel appeals to those intrigued by themes of motherhood, identity, and the primal self.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Magical Realism
Satire
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Topics
Gender / Feminism
Relationships
Themes
Relationships: Family
Society: Community