A review by savannalope
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

I really enjoyed this book and thought it was such an unique way to discuss race and colorism. I loved how complex the characters were and that all the characters felt very real to me. She didn't make anyone feel like a stereotype or a token(except for MAYBE some of the white people, who IMO deserve to be stereotyped). I thought she seamlessly incorporated gender and sexuality into the story as well. This is a book that I enjoyed while reading but even more than that a book I will continue to think about.