![]() Beyond race and skin color, the story illustrates the impact of our past in molding our outlook and decision-making in society. Through Stella, Bennet delves into the concept of ‘passing’ as she forges a white identity to escape the trappings of her ethnic origin. The novel explores the subject of colorism and racial tensions in the 20th century while charting their lives and that of their daughters. This traumatic past becomes a driving force for the decisions shortly after and way further into the future. The narrative begins with the lives of black twin sisters in the Deep South where they witnessed their father’s lynching. It is a family story that spans half a century with two generations of black women as they navigate the social and racial dynamics. It also won the 2020 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction. ![]() The novel made The New York Times best-seller list debuting at number one. ![]() It was published in 2020 by Riverhead Books. The Vanishing Half is a historical fiction novel written by American author Brit Bennett. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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