A review by this_is_lee
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

challenging emotional informative inspiring mysterious slow-paced

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

4.75

This was such A beautiful book. The story follows two intricate characters and the ways that their paths diverge, cross and meld. It is hard to read at times but it is incredibly worth it in the end. 
Very enlightening. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Medical content, Police brutality, Racism, and Rape

Minor: Cultural appropriation, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, Addiction, and Classism