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A review by noahbw
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s hard not to think of this in conversation with Passing - in some ways, it feels like it could be an extended version, even though of course the details (and time period) are very different.
And some unexpected trans representation! I would have been interested to see some exploration of passing in terms of gender v race
And some unexpected trans representation! I would have been interested to see some exploration of passing in terms of gender v race
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, and Hate crime
Moderate: Death of parent, Dysphoria, and Racism
Minor: Dementia