Reviews

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

emsdaes's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

loumagoo's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad

4.5

asmale's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• 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

katieahalliday's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

drool's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

scarroll178's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

I cried. Insanely well crafted. This book changed my perspective and makes me want to be a better ally to any and all victims of abuse. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Gaslighting, Rape, and Sexual violence

suyagotz's review against another edition

5.0

4,5 stars

i wouldve liked a better conclusion to wrap it up but i guess thats kind of the point of the book
made me kinda depressed tho

emilyjanehassell's review against another edition

5.0

A painful, but powerful read. 

andrwasher's review against another edition

5.0

I will never get over this. I loved this book too much

lapuce1006's review against another edition

dark emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5