The Vanishing Half
by Brit Bennett
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Sign inBrit Bennett’s chart topping novel, *The Vanishing Half*, is a story that tracks the lives of twin African American twin sisters who, after witnessing the murder of their father, run away at age 16. One sister begins passing as white and the other sister remains true to her identity. *The Vanishing Half* explores the intricacies of identity, family, and race in a provocative, but compassionate way.
Prize history
- Women's Prize for Fiction 2021 Shortlist
- National Book Award for Fiction 2020 Longlist
