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A review by schivakumaran
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
dark
sad
tense
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
5.0
This book is humbling. Its horrifying. I have literally no words to describe just how poinient this book. Its an important book. It shows the deep rooted effects abuse can have on you for years after even in you adulthood and how it can shape you as a person.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent