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A review by giulia_and_books
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
What’s there to say about this book that hasn’t already been said? Set across decades and generations, it covers a vast expanse of life experiences within one family. This book explores and unpacks topics such as race, gender, identity, and how one decision can affect the rest of one’s life.
What I liked most was the writing style of Brit Bennett in telling the stories of all the characters. Through this telling, you learn everything about them: their innermost desires, thoughts, motivations, values; everything that makes them real and complex. I love a good multigenerational, character-driven and this book certainly delivers that to its readers.
I highly recommend this book to all who like a deep, emotional read about family and identity.
What I liked most was the writing style of Brit Bennett in telling the stories of all the characters. Through this telling, you learn everything about them: their innermost desires, thoughts, motivations, values; everything that makes them real and complex. I love a good multigenerational, character-driven and this book certainly delivers that to its readers.
I highly recommend this book to all who like a deep, emotional read about family and identity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Hate crime
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Dementia, and Drug use