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Nightbitch

Stylist’s summer cult breakout

Rachel Yoder author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:7th Jul '22

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In Nightbitch, a mother experiences a transformative journey as she navigates the challenges of motherhood and discovers her true self amidst chaos.

In Nightbitch, a mother grapples with the challenges of parenthood while feeling increasingly isolated in her role. As she navigates the daily demands of caring for her two-year-old son, she finds herself yearning for a sense of identity beyond motherhood. The monotony of her routine is punctuated by her husband's frequent absences, leaving her feeling lonely and overwhelmed. One fateful night, when her child refuses to sleep, her world begins to shift in unexpected ways.

This transformative night awakens something deep within her—a new voice, new instincts, and surprising appetites that challenge her understanding of self. The narrative explores the complexities of motherhood, identity, and the primal urges that can surface when one feels trapped. As she embraces this new reality, she embarks on a journey that blurs the lines between human and animalistic instincts, leading to both humorous and unnerving moments that resonate with many parents.

Nightbitch is a tale of self-discovery and empowerment, filled with sharp wit and profound insights. It invites readers to reflect on the often-unspoken struggles of motherhood, the search for personal identity, and the wildness that lies within. This novel promises to be a captivating and thought-provoking read, perfect for those looking to explore the raw and real aspects of parenting and self-actualization.

Outrageous, gritty, smart, fun -- BONNIE GARMUS * Sunday Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry *
Yoder's voice is precise and funny, pitch-perfect... This is a terrifically alive and imaginative tale... an important contribution to the engagement with motherhood that rightly dominates contemporary feminism. -- Lara Feigel * Observer *
I've been waiting my whole adult life for a read like this.Nightbitch is truly imaginative, utterly original, brave and brilliant - I devoured it. * Elaine Feeney, author of AS YOU WERE *
A deliciously untamed satire on mothering and collapsed ambition... Yoder's descriptions of wild self-release are thrilling. -- Catherine Taylor * Financial Times *
Yoder's commentary on the assorted neuroses of modern womanhood is graceful and coolly incisive... She infuses new life into the cold, furry flesh of the monstrous femme. -- AK Blakemore * Guardian *
For anyone raging at the patriarchy, Nightbitch is a brilliant read. * Stylist *
Feral, unholy... Nightbitch is an incredible feat. * Carmen Maria Machado, author of IN THE DREAM HOUSE *
Graceful, funny and unnerving as hell. * Jenny Offill, author of DEPT. OF SPECULATION and WEATHER *
Joyfully demented... I tore through it. This is going to be massive. * Lisa McInerney, author of THE RULES OF REVELATION *
I could not love a novel more than Rachel Yoder's Nightbitch. It's such a uniquely brilliant book... magical, dark, and funny. * Kevin Wilson, author of NOTHING TO SEE HERE *

ISBN: 9781529113990

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 15mm

Weight: 183g

256 pages