Nat PlainJanetheBookworm's Reviews > My Dark Vanessa
My Dark Vanessa
by
by
Well...
I can’t really add anything new to this review that others haven’t already said. This is an example of how this sex offender works. I’m so glad that Vanessa labelled him correctly when she was older because the label ‘pedophile’ is so grossly miss used already, it’s important to get it right.
Reading this book, and how Strane acted and behaved reminded me of 3 men in particular at the moment. They don’t see what they’ve done as wrong, therefore they won’t change the behaviour because they lack the insight.
You can’t help but feel incredibly protective of poor Vanessa. Her self-esteem and self-worth is shattered and it’s heartbreaking. The constant self-doubt she experiences throughout the book is just... No words really.
I’ve read reviews that mentioned it being too long and drawn out, why was Henry in it? It could have done without him. I disagree. It was a pivotal point for Vanessa, she thought about her situation in a different way and said those words out aloud to Henry, there was a shift in her. Very interesting to me the justification and passion to argue in relation to Henry and his wife. The situations couldn’t be any more different. A young adult and adult vs a child and an adult .
This book took us for a ride with the victim. We experienced it through her eyes and it left us shocked, saddened, and maddened. It’s certainly left it’s mark.
I can’t really add anything new to this review that others haven’t already said. This is an example of how this sex offender works. I’m so glad that Vanessa labelled him correctly when she was older because the label ‘pedophile’ is so grossly miss used already, it’s important to get it right.
Reading this book, and how Strane acted and behaved reminded me of 3 men in particular at the moment. They don’t see what they’ve done as wrong, therefore they won’t change the behaviour because they lack the insight.
You can’t help but feel incredibly protective of poor Vanessa. Her self-esteem and self-worth is shattered and it’s heartbreaking. The constant self-doubt she experiences throughout the book is just... No words really.
I’ve read reviews that mentioned it being too long and drawn out, why was Henry in it? It could have done without him. I disagree. It was a pivotal point for Vanessa, she thought about her situation in a different way and said those words out aloud to Henry, there was a shift in her. Very interesting to me the justification and passion to argue in relation to Henry and his wife. The situations couldn’t be any more different. A young adult and adult vs a child and an adult .
This book took us for a ride with the victim. We experienced it through her eyes and it left us shocked, saddened, and maddened. It’s certainly left it’s mark.
Sign into Goodreads to see if any of your friends have read
My Dark Vanessa.
Sign In »