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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

catcervone's review against another edition

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3.0

This is a surface level book that tries to talk about some deep topics. Unfortunately everything felt underdeveloped to me. I think I really could have enjoyed it if the focus had been narrower and the characters more fleshed out. It’s fine, but did not hit home for me. 

sdevs12's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

sdelcharco's review against another edition

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4.0

Not my usual genre. There were parts of this book I didn't care (especially Jude's relationship) for but I can recognize that it is a good book and I'm glad I read it.

andrewkerndc's review against another edition

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informative reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mariadarc's review against another edition

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4.0

Finally got my hands on a copy from the library and it was worth the six month wait. I would give this book 4.5 stars. Nearly perfect. Toward the end it felt slightly rushed but I loved this story and (most) characters very much.

erohn's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad 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

4.5

Haunting and sad and beautiful all at once. This one surprised me with the way it grabbed me by the heart and didn’t let go until I reached the last page. 

steffieras's review against another edition

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

4.0

vera_baetas's review against another edition

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5.0

What can I say about this book? Amazing don't cover up. I love the story and the characters. It eas really easy to understand their motivations and their choices. I love the ending. The whole book was very coherent and plausible.

yousrabushehri's review against another edition

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emotional tense medium-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

3.5

kikaa's review against another edition

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3.0

3.75