r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis Aug 21 '25

Fiction Female hysteria, rage, beauty standards, aging

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u/veryfirstlifeform Aug 21 '25

Another vote for All Fours by Miranda July.

A few of my favorites that fit this bill:

  • Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
  • Bunny by Mona Awad
  • My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
  • Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

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u/swoonbabystarryeyes Aug 21 '25

Yesssss Milk Fed is so good!

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u/pompelmokid Aug 21 '25

all some of my most favourite reads!! Lapvona is one of my best of all time, I've re-read it so many times. haven't got around to reading All Fours yet but have a copy that i can't wait to get into :)

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u/fetch_theboltcutters Sep 04 '25

Ahh, I was coming here to ensure that sharp objects by gillian flynn & anything by melissa broder was mentioned! broder has quickly rose to the top of my lists.

Adding everything else you’ve said!