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Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge
Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge
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The Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge is a coming-of-age novel about a cello-playing good girl who discovers her secret, lustful fantasies during her summer holiday. It explores themes of consent, desire, and self-discovery, and is filled with wit, humor, and heart.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 07 March 2019
\n Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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Vanessa Partridge, a talented cello player and a good girl, spends her summer holidays at Shearwater. This year, her brother brings his best friend, Darith, who has been the subject of many of Vanessa's secret fantasies. As the summer progresses, Vanessa feels a sense of change and growth, but her first taste of independence comes with a bitter tang of regret. When her sense of self is shattered, Vanessa grapples with concepts of consent and desire, and what it means to want and be wanted.
The Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge is a poignant and uplifting coming-of-age novel that explores themes of sex, love, family, and self-discovery. Vanessa is a captivating protagonist who authentically captures the complex, hilarious, and messy inner life of girls. With her witty and funny dialogue, Melissa Keil brings Vanessa to life, making readers feel like they could reach into the pages and give her a warm hug.
The novel delves into the struggles and uncertainties of adolescence, as Vanessa navigates her way through the complexities of relationships and self-expression. She questions societal expectations and explores the boundaries between consent and desire, challenging the notion that girls can only have sensible plaits and a soft spot for Plato.
Through Vanessa's journey, readers are reminded of the importance of finding one's voice and embracing one's true self. The Learning Curves of Vanessa Partridge is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to touch hearts and inspire change. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost, confused, or uncertain about their place in the world.
\n Weight: 270g\n
Dimension: 131 x 199 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911631118\n \n
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