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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Vanishing_Half
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Television series in development
television series in development |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
Television series in development
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Tayari_Jones
Tayari Jones is an American author |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:2019_NAACP_Image_Award_for_Outstanding_Literary_Work
Finalist for the 2018 National Book Award Tayari Jones has received multiple literary awards |
| gptkbp:book_format |
Print and e Book
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
gptkb:betrayal
redemption forgiveness Transformation of relationships |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:launch_complex
Complex characters Significant character growth throughout the story |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Internal and external conflicts
Complex dynamics between characters |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Personal and societal challenges
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| gptkbp:cover_art |
gptkb:M._S._Corley
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| gptkbp:covered_by |
Cover art by Kadir Nelson
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
book recommendations
literary awards Discussion on race and justice discussions on race and marriage |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Addresses contemporary social issues
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| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Amy_Einhorn
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| gptkbp:first_published |
popular choice
Popular book club choice |
| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:book
ebook hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
An American Marriage
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| gptkbp:impact |
Resonates with readers emotionally
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| gptkbp:influence |
Influenced by personal experiences and societal issues
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| gptkbp:influences |
African American literature
contemporary fiction Southern literature Contemporary American literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Tayari Jones's own experiences
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| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Desire for connection
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1616208680
978-1616208776 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:prison
gptkb:Atlanta gptkb:Louisiana |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:language
gptkb:literary_work symbolism imagery foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Andre
gptkb:observatory Roy |
| gptkbp:motif |
Letters
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Third-person
first-person third-person Multiple perspectives Multi-perspective Engaging prose |
| gptkbp:next_edition |
Hardcover
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| gptkbp:number_of_books |
Medium-length novel
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| gptkbp:page_count |
320
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| gptkbp:plot |
Explores the impact of wrongful incarceration
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| gptkbp:plot_twist |
emotional
unexpected Unexpected developments in the story |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:2018
Algonquin Books |
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2018
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Chapel_Hill,_North_Carolina
Algonquin Books |
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
young adults
adult readers Adult readers Encourages discussion among readers |
| gptkbp:sales |
Best-seller status
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| gptkbp:series |
Standalone
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Atlanta
gptkb:United_States 21st century Contemporary America |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
gptkb:TV_series
injustice family dynamics |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Marriage as a social contract
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Love gptkb:species love |
| gptkbp:themes |
Exploration of identity
Explores themes of love and loyalty |
| gptkbp:trailer |
available online
Available online |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Translated into multiple languages
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| gptkbp:user_reviews |
generally favorable
Highly rated on Goodreads |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
multiple perspectives
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Tayari_Jones
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