The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Author: Brit Bennett

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by O, the Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, Buzzfeed, Vogue, PureWow, New York Magazine and more

“Bennett’s tone and style recalls James Baldwin and Jacqueline Woodson, but it’s especially reminiscent of Toni Morrison’s 1970 debut novel, The Bluest Eye.” —Kiley Reid, Wall Street Journal

“A page-turner.” —O, The Oprah Magazine

“Sure to be one of 2020s best and boldest.” –Elle
From The New York Times-bestselling author of The Mothers, a stunning new novel about twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.
The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it’s not just the shape of…

[highlight color=”green”]Goodreads users review :[/highlight]

Although the first 1/3 of the book was slow, once we start to see how two generations diverge and they connect later on, I became invested in each person’s individual journeys as they grappled with race, loneliness, colorism, abuse, motherhood, and a sense of identity. I enjoyed reading about these women and also adored the male side characters (Reese makes me so soft!) It’s a poignant and lovely story that takes you through several lifetimes with empathy and hope. Cindy                                                                                                     rated it: 5.0 from 5.0

HOW have I fallen so far behind in my Goodreads reviews? Loved THE VANISHING HALF — like most of the sentient United States. It’s fantastic: wrenching and wise and I was constantly surprised. And, yes, it’s timely as hell in its exploration of race in America– but it’s also timeless as hell, because it compels us to ask ourselves, “Who are we? What face do we show to the world.” Chris                                                                                                      rated it: 5.0 from 5.0