A review by egslcgns
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Literary perfection, idk. One of those books that make you *feel* the characters. Their struggles, joys, fears make them vividly real. Race was discussed deeply and I learnt a lot. The themes of passing, performance/acting, lightness and darkness, departure, are multilayered and handled effectively for the reader to understand. It was also refreshing to have great queer characters in the setting of 1950s-1980s America, that doesn't feel tokenistic and was done with much intention. Chef's kiss.
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