Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Good
Listed - 4 months ago
Views - 2
Ships From - Colorado
Est. Publication Date - Jun 2020
Additional Information
The Vanishing Half: A Novel
ISBN: 9780525536291
Publisher Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2020 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES * THE WASHINGTON POST * NPR * PEOPLE * TIME MAGAZINE* VANITY FAIR * GLAMOU...
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PangoBooks readers find this book to be a deeply engaging and thought-provoking exploration of race, identity, and family. Most praise its intricate character development and the emotional weight of the twin sisters' divergent paths, which serves to highlight broader societal issues. Some consider the narrative a bit slow with possibly excessive detail, but others appreciate the vivid depictions and engrossing storytelling that keep them invested. The book is frequently compared to literary works by James Baldwin for its impactful themes and is recommended for its compelling and well-written prose. Despite occasional criticism on pacing or the ending, it is widely admired for its historical context and the lasting impression it leaves on readers.