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A review by farhana101
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
4.0
*3.7 stars
This was definitely my most interesting read of 2021 so far. The literary piece focuses on 4 different women, and how their perception of their identity- white passing, heavily impacts their life choices. Twin sisters that take very different paths in life and how they navigate themselves over the span of 20 years. The story itself was very thought-provoking, at times uncomfortable as you’re forced to confront your own views of race but the ending was very unsatisfying. The author leaves her characters without much closure which was frustrating.
This was definitely my most interesting read of 2021 so far. The literary piece focuses on 4 different women, and how their perception of their identity- white passing, heavily impacts their life choices. Twin sisters that take very different paths in life and how they navigate themselves over the span of 20 years. The story itself was very thought-provoking, at times uncomfortable as you’re forced to confront your own views of race but the ending was very unsatisfying. The author leaves her characters without much closure which was frustrating.