A review by lolaslalaland
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
I do not often read literary fiction, mainly because I tend to not feel very entertained, but sometimes I find books that keep me engaged because I feel a lot of emotions. This was one of those books.
Twin black twin sisters born in a small town in the South pushing the bounds of what they can get away with, one running away from an abusive marriage, and the other running away from being Black. As time goes by, their daughters meet. I don't really know how else to talk about this book because it was really just about following these women across time and witnessing their life, the ups and the downs. I think what I especially loved about this book was the perspective it gave on family, and racism, and relationships, and just life in general. I felt heartbroken at time and at others I felt warmed and almost understood by this book.
If you plan on reading this book, first of all, I highly recommend it, but I also suggest listening to the audiobook. The narrator was phenomenal and I truly felt like I was transported into the book as I listened.
Twin black twin sisters born in a small town in the South pushing the bounds of what they can get away with, one running away from an abusive marriage, and the other running away from being Black. As time goes by, their daughters meet. I don't really know how else to talk about this book because it was really just about following these women across time and witnessing their life, the ups and the downs. I think what I especially loved about this book was the perspective it gave on family, and racism, and relationships, and just life in general. I felt heartbroken at time and at others I felt warmed and almost understood by this book.
If you plan on reading this book, first of all, I highly recommend it, but I also suggest listening to the audiobook. The narrator was phenomenal and I truly felt like I was transported into the book as I listened.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Cursing