The Vanishing Half
3.0 (1
评分)
Children’s
History
格式
精装书
页数
343
语言
英语
已发布
Jun 2, 2020
出版商
Riverhead Books
描述
In a small southern town, the lives of identical twin sisters, Stella and Desiree Vignes, take starkly different paths that lead them to explore the complexities of identity and race. Their formative years are marked by shared experiences, yet a pivotal decision by Stella to embrace a life of privilege by passing as white sets them on divergent trajectories. As one sister grapples with the weight of her choices, the other remains steadfast in her connection to their roots and heritage.
As the years unfold, the twins’ lives intersect and diverge through powerful themes of belonging, acceptance, and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery. The story delves into the impact of their contrasting lives on their families and ultimately reveals how the fabric of identity is woven with culture, history, and the undeniable bonds of sisterhood. Through eloquent prose, the narrative offers an insightful exploration of how choices resonate across generations and shape the contours of one's destiny.
As the years unfold, the twins’ lives intersect and diverge through powerful themes of belonging, acceptance, and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery. The story delves into the impact of their contrasting lives on their families and ultimately reveals how the fabric of identity is woven with culture, history, and the undeniable bonds of sisterhood. Through eloquent prose, the narrative offers an insightful exploration of how choices resonate across generations and shape the contours of one's destiny.
评论
2.5
