Agent: Jenni Ferrari-Adler, Union Literary. Revisionist fairy tales are nothing new, but Adelmann’s are elevated by accomplished prose and wry humor. Take our free How to Be Eaten quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. In the background is a running commentary about the power structure of narratives (“Morals create a labyrinth of rules geared toward blaming the victim,” says Bernice, quoting a woman who later became one of Bluebeard’s victims). This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of How to Be Eaten. Adelmann’s retelling of “Rumpelstiltskin” is particularly good it involves Raina, the oldest of the group, and includes a stunning revelation during one of Will’s sessions of an imp-human sex scene. Then there’s Ashlee, a “survivor” of a Bachelor-esque dating show and Ruby, who as a child was swallowed by a wolf. Everything was great until Bernice discovered his secret habit of imprisoning and murdering women in his mansion. First up is Bernice, who was whisked into a whirlwind romance with a tech billionaire nicknamed “Bluebeard” for his blue-dyed beard. Every Friday evening, they meet in a YMCA rec room to drink coffee and share their experiences. Six women, all public figures, join a mysterious group therapy experiment facilitated by the handsome if preternaturally bland Will. Adelmann’s funny and poignant debut novel (after the collection Girls of a Certain Age) invokes classic and modern fairy tales to portray a group of traumatized women.
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