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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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r0b3rta's review against another edition

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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

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challenging emotional reflective sad tense

2.5

readcharlotte's review against another edition

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4.0

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

leggup's review against another edition

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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 against another edition

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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

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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.