A review by hf1320
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

it was relatable, but the book didn’t keep my attention. i found myself skimming through pages to find what happened.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Infertility, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder