{"product_id":"my-dark-vanessa-kate-elizabeth-russell","title":"My Dark Vanessa – Kate Elizabeth Russell","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting, provocative debut that examines the complexities of consent, memory, and abuse. Vanessa Wye, a fifteen-year-old student, becomes entangled in a relationship with her charismatic teacher — and years later, when accusations against him surface, she must confront the truth of her past and its devastating impact. \u003cstrong\u003eKate Elizabeth Russell’s\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMy Dark Vanessa\u003c\/em\u003e is both unsettling and deeply compelling, sparking vital conversations about power, trauma, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoodreads readers call it \u003cem\u003e“unflinching, powerful, and unforgettable.”\u003c\/em\u003e Its honesty is undeniable, earning it a 4.0\/5 rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of \u003cem\u003eLolita\u003c\/em\u003e by Vladimir Nabokov, \u003cem\u003eA Little Life\u003c\/em\u003e by Hanya Yanagihara, and \u003cem\u003eNotes on a Scandal\u003c\/em\u003e by Zoë Heller. Widely discussed for its raw portrayal of grooming and trauma. The quote that lingers: \u003cem\u003e“Memory is a dark place, and Vanessa lives there.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trade paperback (2020) in Good condition — minor wear, all pages present and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45034075095155,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7a6ac76c-1a35-4942-b7e6-17cd58fb8034.jpg?v=1780400634","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/my-dark-vanessa-kate-elizabeth-russell","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}