Ep. 30: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the highly controversial My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell. Kendra and August share their reactions, analyze the major themes, and rage, rage, rage. They also discuss the alleged plagiarism controversy involving Wendy C. Ortiz's memoir Excavation (2014).
This episode is full of spoilers, so please only listen if you are comfortable with learning all about this book.
TW: sexual assault, sexual abuse of a minor, & pedophilia.
Books mentioned in the episode:
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell (2020)
Excavation by Wendy C. Ortiz (2014)
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (1955)
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov (1962)
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