A review by abbyb23
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This is just such a beautiful book. I didn’t know about the trans rep before starting this book, but it’s so amazingly well done, especially as representation that lets a queer person be more than their identity. Bennett is truly an incredible author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Death, Hate crime, Racism, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Dementia, Medical content, Alcohol, and Transphobia

This book uses the n word multiple times, both as a slur and in historical context. (The author is a Black woman). Racism is the central theme and racist actions are described in detail at many points.