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samscroggins's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
suvata's review
4.0
ModernMrsDarcy.com 2020 Summer Reading Guide
• ModernMrsDarcy.com #MMD flight pick for November 2020
This book is about twin girls that are born in the segregated south. The girls are extremely light-skinned as are most people in their small town. When they get older they leave that town to try and “make it“ in New Orleans. Eventually, they go their separate ways and each decide to live their lives in different ways — One as a white person in the other as a black person. Lots to say here about race, class, and identity.
• ModernMrsDarcy.com #MMD flight pick for November 2020
This book is about twin girls that are born in the segregated south. The girls are extremely light-skinned as are most people in their small town. When they get older they leave that town to try and “make it“ in New Orleans. Eventually, they go their separate ways and each decide to live their lives in different ways — One as a white person in the other as a black person. Lots to say here about race, class, and identity.
rebecanunez's review
4.0
"The Vanishing Half" de Brit Bennett es una novela fascinante y conmovedora que explora temas de identidad, raza y la complejidad de las relaciones familiares a lo largo de varias décadas. Publicada en 2020, la obra se ha ganado elogios por su narrativa poderosa y su enfoque perspicaz sobre cuestiones sociales y personales.
La trama se centra en las vidas de las hermanas gemelas afroamericanas, Desiree y Stella Vignes, que crecen en un pequeño pueblo en Luisiana en la década de 1950. A pesar de tener el mismo origen, las hermanas toman caminos muy diferentes en la vida: Desiree regresa a su pueblo natal con su hija Jude después de huir de un matrimonio violento, mientras que Stella elige pasar por blanco y vive una vida completamente separada.
El tema central de la novela es la dicotomía racial y las elecciones que las personas hacen para moldear sus vidas. Bennett explora las complejidades de la identidad racial, la percepción y las consecuencias de ocultar la verdad sobre quiénes somos. A medida que las vidas de las hermanas divergen, la novela examina cómo las decisiones individuales afectan no solo a las personas, sino también a las generaciones futuras.
La prosa de Bennett es rica y evocadora, capturando la esencia de cada época que abarca la historia. La narrativa se desenvuelve a lo largo de décadas, desde el sur segregado hasta la década de 1980 en Los Ángeles, proporcionando una panorámica completa de la evolución de los personajes y de la sociedad en general.
Los personajes son complejos y matizados, cada uno con su propia voz distintiva y experiencias únicas. Bennett profundiza en los temas de la familia, la lealtad y la conexión a medida que los personajes enfrentan las consecuencias de sus elecciones y buscan comprender su propio lugar en el mundo.
La estructura narrativa no lineal de la novela agrega una capa adicional de interés, ya que los lectores saltan entre épocas y personajes, descubriendo lentamente las conexiones y las repercusiones de las acciones pasadas. Este enfoque narrativo contribuye a la construcción de la tensión y el misterio a lo largo de la historia.
En resumen, "The Vanishing Half" es una obra impactante que va más allá de la simple narrativa y se sumerge en cuestiones fundamentales de identidad y pertenencia. Brit Bennett demuestra su destreza como narradora al ofrecer una historia rica en personajes, conmovedora y profundamente reflexiva que resuena mucho después de cerrar el libro.
La trama se centra en las vidas de las hermanas gemelas afroamericanas, Desiree y Stella Vignes, que crecen en un pequeño pueblo en Luisiana en la década de 1950. A pesar de tener el mismo origen, las hermanas toman caminos muy diferentes en la vida: Desiree regresa a su pueblo natal con su hija Jude después de huir de un matrimonio violento, mientras que Stella elige pasar por blanco y vive una vida completamente separada.
El tema central de la novela es la dicotomía racial y las elecciones que las personas hacen para moldear sus vidas. Bennett explora las complejidades de la identidad racial, la percepción y las consecuencias de ocultar la verdad sobre quiénes somos. A medida que las vidas de las hermanas divergen, la novela examina cómo las decisiones individuales afectan no solo a las personas, sino también a las generaciones futuras.
La prosa de Bennett es rica y evocadora, capturando la esencia de cada época que abarca la historia. La narrativa se desenvuelve a lo largo de décadas, desde el sur segregado hasta la década de 1980 en Los Ángeles, proporcionando una panorámica completa de la evolución de los personajes y de la sociedad en general.
Los personajes son complejos y matizados, cada uno con su propia voz distintiva y experiencias únicas. Bennett profundiza en los temas de la familia, la lealtad y la conexión a medida que los personajes enfrentan las consecuencias de sus elecciones y buscan comprender su propio lugar en el mundo.
La estructura narrativa no lineal de la novela agrega una capa adicional de interés, ya que los lectores saltan entre épocas y personajes, descubriendo lentamente las conexiones y las repercusiones de las acciones pasadas. Este enfoque narrativo contribuye a la construcción de la tensión y el misterio a lo largo de la historia.
En resumen, "The Vanishing Half" es una obra impactante que va más allá de la simple narrativa y se sumerge en cuestiones fundamentales de identidad y pertenencia. Brit Bennett demuestra su destreza como narradora al ofrecer una historia rica en personajes, conmovedora y profundamente reflexiva que resuena mucho después de cerrar el libro.
morganzapimp's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.75
lesboung's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
thearieslibrary's review against another edition
DNF’d @ 19%.
Long chapters which are always a no from me and I wasn’t gripped by the plot. The characters didn’t feel distinguished enough and I kept getting confused who was who as it would flip to multiple characters within one chapter, which is something I’m not a fan of in books.
Long chapters which are always a no from me and I wasn’t gripped by the plot. The characters didn’t feel distinguished enough and I kept getting confused who was who as it would flip to multiple characters within one chapter, which is something I’m not a fan of in books.
guinnessey's review against another edition
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
4.0
rballenger's review
4.0
Type of read: Commuter (listened to and from work)
What made me pick it up: Suggested in my library or Goodreads list (can't remember which).
Overall rating: I'm going to start out by saying, by the end of this book, I thought it was a very good read; however, I had to restart a few times because I wasn't getting the sequence of events and characters. This could be due to the fact that I was listening to the audiobook and not reading a tangible or even e-version of the book. It might have been easier to follow along if there was more of a distinction between the different interweaving stories throughout the chapters. There's a lot packed into 'The Vanishing Half' and I will probably try to get my hands on a tangible copy to read again to better catch the parts I missed. I liked the story and really appreciated how the author approached not only the characters but their pasts and the hardships they faced. I would definitely recommend a printed version of The Vanishing Half.
What made me pick it up: Suggested in my library or Goodreads list (can't remember which).
Overall rating: I'm going to start out by saying, by the end of this book, I thought it was a very good read; however, I had to restart a few times because I wasn't getting the sequence of events and characters. This could be due to the fact that I was listening to the audiobook and not reading a tangible or even e-version of the book. It might have been easier to follow along if there was more of a distinction between the different interweaving stories throughout the chapters. There's a lot packed into 'The Vanishing Half' and I will probably try to get my hands on a tangible copy to read again to better catch the parts I missed. I liked the story and really appreciated how the author approached not only the characters but their pasts and the hardships they faced. I would definitely recommend a printed version of The Vanishing Half.
teadrinker90's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
lotte111's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0