A review by bhnmt61
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

5.0

Bennett’s first novel (The Mothers) had interesting characters and great writing, but it felt small to me, or maybe it was just a lack of confidence. But I loved this one, her second novel. Desiree and Stella Vignes are identical twins who are never apart. Until one day Stella decides she wants something different for herself and disappears. I really wanted a scene or several at the end with all four of the main characters, which never happened. It felt to me that structurally the story almost required it. But still this was a completely absorbing read. Bennett is a terrific writer. Four and a half stars rounded up.