A review by stevethequeen
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

Layered, thoughtful, heartbreaking narrative about the abuse of girls in our culture, through the eyes of a protagonist grappling with her own past and victimhood. Extremely effective writing.
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