Scan barcode
A review by carolined
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was fine, although the author followed the American fiction convention of having the characters be vile to each other for no reason every time the plot needed to be moved along. Not worthy of the Woman's Prize long list though.
Graphic: Violence and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Transphobia, Sexism, and Terminal illness