Reviews

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

kyra_c_c's review against another edition

4.0

A very moving novel with great characters. I loved all the different points of view, always changing it up and following a different character just as you start to feel you know someone. I'm a very white person with whiteness stretching back in my blood forever, so it was very interesting to read about Stella and Desiree and their separate lives, and think about the ripple effect and impact on so many because of their parting - Bennett does such a great job at making it all feel so believable. I appreciated the scope of the book across so much time but still feeling so intimate.

empressapplewhite's review against another edition

5.0

This book is a masterpiece! Captivating from page one, this is a beautiful story about identity, race, and reinvention. Easily one of my favorite reads this year.

lizeth26's review against another edition

5.0

4.5

Okay, I see now why this book is so hyped! It was so good! Highly recommend.

emma_astrida's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

samdussin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

kallmekirby's review against another edition

5.0

In my top 5 favorite books so far this year

laura_corsi's review against another edition

4.0

I fell in love with Jude Winston. I wasn’t too sure at the beginning how I was liking the book, but as soon as Jude came into the picture I devoured this book. Not what I expected at all, it was better. It read almost like a novelized version of a play. Brilliantly written.

whatthemel's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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

shsy455's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

marie_fury's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

3.75