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The Vanishing Half
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December 1, 2020
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February 28, 2021

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Kathy Miller
The Vanishing Half has two parts, which means the first half of the book is wonderful, well written and totally engaging. I couldn't put it down. The second half of the book is, well, a let down. The writing continues to be excellent, and the characters, interesting. The problem for me was, it didn't make sense; it seemed incongruous with the premise. I felt as if I was reading two unfinished novels pieced together as one. Having said this, the novel is compelling; each of its parts equally inte ...more
Helen Bungert
Feb 26, 2021 rated it really liked it
Most of us liked this book. We discussed the themes of identity, race, and of keeping secrets. The characters were well-developed, and the plot was engaging.
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