Baby Reindeer understands the hidden reality of abuse
This darkly honest series is the best depiction I’ve seen of abusive relationships and their murky, unspoken dynamics.
ByMegan Nolan is a writer of essays, criticism and fiction born in Ireland and based in London. She writes a fortnightly column for the New Statesman.
This darkly honest series is the best depiction I’ve seen of abusive relationships and their murky, unspoken dynamics.
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By Megan Nolan