A review by josiegjackson
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Deep and heavy book, all characters including even the therapist are imperfect which made this an frustrating reading. Vanessa understood rape and sexual assault but doesn’t believe it applies to her relationship with Strane because she loved him. Very real view of what possibility grooming can do to one’s mindset. 
Need a right mindset to read this and even with no extreme experience of harassment this made me squirm - excellent writing. 

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