A review by platypusinrainboots
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

This book is incredibly heavy, but it's beautifully written, and it's deeply important. I was nervous it would be twee, or just "of the #MeToo moment" in some shallow, hollow way, but it's not. I listened to the audiobook which was incredible, though if you're sensitive to graphic content, the print edition might be better so you can see what's coming a little bit. Content warnings for graphic descriptions of statutory rape, child abuse, and emotional abuse and manipulation of a minor. 
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