Review of The Vanishing half by Brit BENNETT

 Ana Melendo's contribution


It’s a long novel for me - nearly 360 pages - because it’s in English. Anyway, it was worth it.

I’m interested in the subject: the situation of Black people in the States. I like very much the way the author narrates the story that takes nearly all of the 20th century.

It’s interesting to see with what skill she mixes individual stories with the major events. Thanks to it, the reader understands quite well the evolution of mentalities and morals. The description of the psychology of the characters is very nuanced. That’s why it is very difficult to criticise the characters: the reader understands their choices and points of view even if he/she doesn’t share them.

If you haven’t read this novel, I highly recommend it!


Source: Waterstones

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