i think this was 5 stars but i think i need to think about it a little more. damn! wow. 

okay i've thought about it more and it's a five star. i've never read something where i'm so impressed by form. machado has this unbelievable mastery of this strange and unique way of weaving together fragments, glimpses, sketches. all this while having this mosaic of instances and moments mimic, imitate, and exemplify this abusive relationship. i was floored, am floored. i am so grateful to have read this. hannah wanted credit so here it is. thank you hannah.