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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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femmegemini's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

tentaclehentai's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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5.0

True to every review I’ve read, this was a deeply thoughtful and captivating read from start to finish. The main characters are complex, the plot complicated as it explores questions of identity that differ greatly from person to person, and circumstance to circumstance. It demonstrates how every decision, every lie can have enormous consequences that reverberate across generations. Highly recommend the audiobook version!

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4.0

3.5*

readwithdes's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is beautifully written! I especially loved how the story stretched over generations, and how the twins’ choices had significant effects on their daughters. I also have to say the title is brilliant! I also loved how this book is told in different perspectives, although it was easier for me to accept Desiree and her choices, and harder to accept Stella, the decisions she made, and the lie she lived to keep them. The Vanishing Half is a thought-provoking, educational read that explores racial identity, and proves you never escape who you really are. Everyone should read this book!