Maria Adaway 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.

Maria Adaway I am going to answer this as from my stand point that I am eighteen years old and loved this book and I have a sixteen year old sister too.

From me as…moreI am going to answer this as from my stand point that I am eighteen years old and loved this book and I have a sixteen year old sister too.

From me as the age I am now, I would not say this is something to hide from a sixteen year old. It's informative and well written and I think it is so important to read. When I was sixteen I would read and watch similar themes as shown in this book as well. Besides, as a sixteen year old, this topic is in a lot of teen shows (eg Riverdale although obviously in not so much detail). And you learn about this off the news and generally in everday life.

What's more, I have recommended this to my sister. I honestly think sixteen years olds can handle this well. Like I siad, it's nothing we are not unaware of anyway. (less)

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Sue Russell To me, it *could* be read but should it be? It can be read on many levels and at the very least it is deeply disquieting to romanticize abuse. Crossed ...more
Jun 11, 2020 04:30PM · flag

deleted user Its like adult think teenagers have no view of any topic that is more advanced than basics
Mar 18, 2021 03:58PM · flag

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