Whether or not you've read the haunting, magnetic and incredibly important My Dark Vanessa, you want to watch this conversation with the author Kate Elizabeth Russell, which goes beyond just this book and encompasses serious topics like the definition of victimhood, consent, assault and more. It was also our September #BoTReadersClub book of the month!
TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive topics - sexual assault
Books Discussed:
1. Tenderness by Y.A. Cormier
2. My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
3. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Book Club Discussion Questions:
1. Did your definition of victimhood change after reading this book?
2. Because we saw Jacob Strane from Vanessa’s perspective, we never really hated Strane, even though we knew somewhere deep down that he was the villain in this story. What do you feel about him?
3. Let's discuss the line between consent and rape here; if Vanessa was three years older, would all of this be okay?
4. The book opens with a Facebook post, in which the victim of sexual assault outs her perpetrator… How has social media shaped the discourse around consent/ agency in today’s times?
What is the Books on Toast Reader's Club?
#BOTReadersClub or Books on Toast Reader's Club is a unique space that curates the hottest novels and timeless books for our members to discover and read in the genre of your choice each month. We will bring you exclusive deals - BOOKS, secret sessions with Anuya and Sharin, AND access to the author. Wu-hu. The book club has very 'limited seats' and comes at a very nominal membership fee per month, which includes a free copy of the book of the month.
To become a part of the club:
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21 окт 2020
