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annareads9898's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I found this book to be a quick read because I was so engrossed in the progression of the story of these characters'. I only knew the basics of the book before I read it so I was excited to discover that not only the twins relationship was explored but that the repercussions of their actions through their children was also explored. Jude is an amazing character. The overarching discussion on race and identity was absolutely heart breaking and fascinating and the rhetoric/dialogue on it in this text adds something different to the discussion of racial identity. Overall. the books exploration of identity is at the core of it and I loved every page.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
loy127's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
snowhitereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
Another super hyped book.
I'm always afraid of reading these.
This one was definitely worthy of the hype.
The Vanishing Half is set across decades and generations, it covers a vast variety of life experiences. This book explores and unpacks topics such as race, gender, identity, abusive relationships and how one decision can affect the rest of one’s life.
It touches on problems that affect BIPOC till this day such as racism, colourism, internalized hatred and classism.
All of the characters feel extremely real, complex individuals. You get to know their innermost desires, thoughts, motivations and values.
I also appreciated the transgender representation in this novel, it was a really diverse book in all aspects.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Toxic relationship
emmahe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
An incredible book that intricately ties together family and relationships. A gorgeously told story over generations that was told with so much care and reverence.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Hate crime, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Racism and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
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