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Meine dunkle Vanessa: Roman

Kate Elizabeth Russell

4.2 AVERAGE

abby_bouka's review against another edition

I always struggle rating books with subject matter like the one in this book. It was so hard to read but hard to put down.

mayritareads's review against another edition

4.25

dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Angst all throughout, steer clear if you want a light-hearted read

There were some scenes that were very difficult to read, but it gets me thinking how that's the point, and my heart went out to Vanessa.

Throughout , I found myself unconsciously thinking how selfish Vanessa was for refusing to share her story, but as this thing goes on you get to understand her point of view and I stood corrected: it's her story and she shares it to whoever she wants, there is no obligation.

Amazing read, I went from casually reading in my down-time to reading obsessively in the blink of an eye

Content Warnings

chriswritine's review against another edition

3.0

Not to make light of trauma, but who traumatized who in the writing and reading of this novel?

Never has a book frustrated me as much as this one—and I don't mean that in a bad way. Russell brilliantly recreates teenage angst and despondency, as well as the realities and alternate experiences of abuse.

At first, Venessa's petulance was relatable and understandable, but then, page by page, it nearly became unbearable. Yet, Vanessa is unpacked beautifully in the reflections of other characters, especially as she grows up.

On a craft level, the writing was beautiful, and every moment of dialogue was necessary.

Will I ever reread this? Probably not. But with that said, there are descriptions and scenes in this book that will stay with me for a long time.