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A review by rceparski
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This book was incredibly challenging and listening to the audiobook made it a little too real for me - I mean some scenes made me feel physically ill. But with that being said, it was also written very movingly and the scenes were set up so well and the characters were distinctly lovable/hatable. It’s hard to say I enjoyed this book or even that I recommend this book; I think it was an important story but is not meant to be read by everybody.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Rape
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Grief