The Vanishing Half: A Novel

"The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett is a New York Times bestseller that explores the lives of twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern black community, but ultimately take very different paths. One sister passes as white and moves away to live a life of privilege, while the other sister stays in their hometown and raises a black daughter. The novel explores themes of identity, race, family, and the long-lasting impact of choices.

Key points of the book:

• Explores the lives of twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern black community, but ultimately take very different paths
• One sister passes as white and moves away to live a life of privilege, while the other sister stays in their hometown and raises a black daughter
• Explores themes of identity, race, family, and the long-lasting impact of choices
• Offers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of race and identity in America
• A New York Times bestseller and named one of the best books of the year by multiple publications

Book details:

• Author: Brit Bennett
• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Pages: 352
  
• Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.2 x 9.3 inches
• Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Publication date: June 2, 2020
• Language: English