Reviews

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

adisiki's review against another edition

4.5

I loved this! It was beautifully written and a really compelling story. I liked how it followed the twins throughout their lives and how they connected again through their kids. I thought it really handled tough topics well like racism, colorism, segregation, white-passing, trans rights, etc. and I actually loved Reese’s story and his relationship with Jude.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Racism

akcurtis's review against another edition

No fault to the writer - I just need to come back to this when I have more attention to give it. Listened as I was doing chores, and I tuned it out and had no idea what was happening.

yourpervertedneighbor's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

r0b3rta's review

4.0

It took some time for me really get into the story, it starts slow. It really flows after the first 100 pages.

emilylaneb's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense

2.5

readcharlotte's review against another edition

4.0

Really enjoyable. If you liked, I highly recommend Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

leggup's review

5.0

An excellent book you will want to sit with for a while. I didn't know anything about it going in and probably wouldn't have picked it up if I had- a story about runaway twins?

The book is a story about love, loss, sacrifice, self discovery, lies, and family. It's more sentimental than I usually go for, but I highly recommend. It isn't a mystery or a drama. It isn't cheesy.

sydneyssims's review

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

soleade's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

I had no idea what it was about going into it. I liked the change of POVs throughout the book. I found some of the characters frustrating. I was surprised at the queer element for sure. I would definitely recommend this to others. 

nataliamar's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

4.0