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sydneythegoddess's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
muirk128's review against another edition
4.0
For a shorter novel, I loved the depth of characters, though oddly I found myself struggling to picture any of the characters, despite the included descriptions.
ma529's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
buttercupita's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really engaging and provocative story about pregnancy, parenthood, friendship, and love. The basics of the story could happen in any community, but the African American perspective does play a great part, and each of the main characters was well fleshed out and very sympathetic. As I read it, I saw some interesting points of comparison with Americanah -- strong black women characters who wrestle with family ties and the expectations their identity imposes. Although I did not always like the choices made by the main characters, they felt sincere.
sunny_momster's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thelegendofshelbi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
smakinde's review against another edition
4.0
I remember reading this book and I still remember feeling the pain that the FMC did. I hurt when she hurt and especially losing her mom the way she did? Man, that really got to me. I think anyone and every one should read this book.
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
4.0
A compelling story about the insidious nature of secrets. During her senior year of high school, Nadia dates Luke, the wild preacher’s son whose dreams of a football career were shattered with a leg injury. The two share a secret that will twist their relationships with each other, with Nadia’s friend Aubrey, with their parents and community.
A Greek chorus of elder church mothers provides a thread throughout the years that the novel spans.
This was such a great debut. Brit Bennett polishes her craft in The Vanishing Half, and I will definitely get my hands on anything else she writes.
A Greek chorus of elder church mothers provides a thread throughout the years that the novel spans.
This was such a great debut. Brit Bennett polishes her craft in The Vanishing Half, and I will definitely get my hands on anything else she writes.
mnm1015's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5