45 pages • 1 hour read
Brit BennettThe Vanishing Half: A Novel
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Brit Bennett's The Vanishing Half is praised for its compelling storytelling, well-drawn characters, and insightful exploration of race and identity. Critics admire Bennett's ability to weave complex themes of family, secrecy, and self-discovery throughout the narrative. Some feel the pacing lags at times, but overall, it's considered a powerful and thought-provoking novel.
Who Should Read The Vanishing Half?
A reader who enjoys complex family sagas, explores themes of identity and race, and appreciates character-driven narratives will find The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett compelling. Fans of Toni Morrison's Beloved and Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere will likely enjoy this poignant, thought-provoking novel.
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