My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

My Dark Vanessa

Kate Elizabeth Russell

372 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

Exploring the psychological dynamics of the relationship between a precocious yet naïve teenage girl and her magnetic and manipulative teacher, a brilliant, all-consuming read that marks the explosive debut of an extraordinary new writer.2000. Bri...

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Moods

dark 97%
emotional 75%
sad 66%
challenging 60%
tense 42%
reflective 39%
informative 5%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 17%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 39% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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