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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
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
I'm on a run of reading really, really great books and "The Vanishing Half" was no exception. I went into this book really not knowing anything about it - I just liked the cover and found it second hand at a thrift store. I'm so glad I picked it up though. It's a historical fiction book that dives deep into the intersection of racial identity, prejudice, community and family. I found it so interesting to read about the lives of the two sisters and how they chose different paths for themselves. I got a little hesitant when the story veered off into the perspectives of their daughters but I was so so wrong - the POV of the next generation added so much more depth to the story and really showed how certain decisions can really impact so much. Would highly recommend.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i wasn’t going to give this book 5 stars but the more i read , the more impressed i was with the writing in this book. towards the end the reflections on death were just beautiful. also the storytelling and narrative throughout carried so well, it was truly a beautiful book. the author has such a good way to show love through words. amazing
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a joy to read. Fantastic plotting. Eye opening. Characters I grew very fond of.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well that was entertaining. Telling this story through twins was a good choice. The ending, as well as the whole story, is realistic.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i just had way too high of expectations. maybe i'll like it more with a reread. I'm going to confine myself to only reading shitty but entertaining books to get myself out of this slump
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated