C (one.chapteratatime) 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.

C (one.chapteratatime) This is nothing like ROOM. Room mentions rape in the background as it is told by the child who hears a bed squeaking. This has fully detailed rape of …moreThis is nothing like ROOM. Room mentions rape in the background as it is told by the child who hears a bed squeaking. This has fully detailed rape of a 15 year old repeatedly. When she is 16 in the book she still regularly has sex with the teacher and convinces herself it is okay and no one else understands. The book takes the stance eventually that Vanessa was too young and chances are your daughter is too. (less)

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