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Moja mroczna Vanesso by Kate Elizabeth Russell
1664 reviews
coolhoee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, and Rape
peachy_reader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
hanny_25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Rape
rebekkamafia's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent and Suicide
red_headed_book_slut's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Suicide, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Rape
clangenskiold's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, and Rape
Moderate: Sexual content
emptzuu's review against another edition
This critique extends to every character in the book. The tired trope of "I'm so special and different from everyone, but also the best at everything, yet somehow overlooked by all" was painfully cliché. It might have been believable a decade ago in middle school, but in reality, nobody behaves like that. The notion that someone consistently commands the attention of every room they enter without any plausible reason is simply unrealistic. Such exaggerated portrayals detract from the authenticity of the narrative and disrupt the reader's immersion in the story.
I don't believe that any of Vanessa's experiences were her responsibility, nor do I think her choice of staying silent on the matter was a fault of hers given the obvious trauma the relationship must have dealt. But just because someone is a victim of a predatory relationship does not mean they can't be likable as a person. Vanessa is someone I can't relate to on any level.
Regarding the handling of sensitive themes, I strongly believe that the author's insertion of graphic content was unnecessary and could potentially traumatize readers. While I understand the importance of depicting trauma realistically, I found it distressing to be inside the mind of a character who seemed to revel in experiences I found repulsive.
The author has admitted that, at age 16 when she started writing this novel, she viewed her story through a romantic lens, influenced by narratives that glorified relationships between older men and younger women. She also admits that she has read Lolita. It wasn't until exposure to discussions about sexual trauma on platforms like Tumblr that she recognized the abusive nature of such dynamics. Given the author's acknowledgment of being inspired by Lolita, a novel she once perceived as romantic, it becomes evident that her personal experiences with sexual abuse and literary influences heavily shaped the narrative. This revelation about her mindset during the book's creation led me to question the author's intentions and respect for her work.
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, and Pedophilia
theothermelanie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
allison_j's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual assault
sarahbroccoli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Rape, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence