A review by beanjoles
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I feel conflicted about this book. The premise is interesting and the author explores a lot of complex realities, identities, and situations deftly and with a lot of compassion for her characters. I still felt like something was missing, though, and I’m unsure what. I found myself feeling like the more interesting and important characters were not the twins, but Early, Reese, and Jude. I would have loved to see this story narrated from Jude’s perspective. Her relationship with Reese was honestly the highlight of the book for me.
I was so, SO happy the two of them didn’t have a miserable ending. I’m very here for stable and unconditional queer love.
 
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