Meah answers “Do you recommend this book for a 16 yr old...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about My Dark Vanessa:

Do you recommend this book for a 16 yr old girl? The girl read Room a few years ago and wasn't upset about the upsetting stuff and actually loved the book.

Meah I read it and am 16 years old. I don't regret reading it, but it was shocking and I would have liked to know beforehand about the very graphic rape sc…moreI read it and am 16 years old. I don't regret reading it, but it was shocking and I would have liked to know beforehand about the very graphic rape scenes. As other answers have said, I am sure there are elements of the book that I am too young and immature to understand. I had to ask for clarification on many actions depicted in the book. Overall, if a 16-year-old would like to read it and is adamant about it, then it would be fine. It might be helpful to explain that there are extremely graphic scenes to lighten the shock. It is a book that should be read by most women, however, the age when this happens should only occur when they feel ready.(less)

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