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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Television Series in Development
television series in development |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
television series in development
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Brit_Bennett
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Goodreads_Choice_Award_for_Fiction
gptkb:Goodreads_Choice_Award_for_Historical_Fiction New York Times Bestseller nominated for several awards |
| gptkbp:book_cover |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:e_Book hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:book_format |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:e_Book hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:character_development |
personal growth
complex characters complex relationships Desiree's return to her roots Stella's transformation |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:Twins
gptkb:Sister |
| gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:Hannah_Lee
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
acclaimed
widely acclaimed |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
discussions on identity
discussions on family dynamics influence on contemporary literature discussions on race discussion on race and identity inspiration for social discourse |
| gptkbp:first_published |
popular choice
popular choice for book clubs |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
The Vanishing Half: A Novel Discussion Guide
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| gptkbp:genre |
Literary Fiction
literary fiction |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Vanishing Half
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Toni_Morrison
gptkb:James_Baldwin gptkb:Zadie_Smith |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:American_history American culture American literature African American literature feminist literature socioeconomic issues personal experiences of the author historical context of race relations |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:cultural_heritage Bennett's own family history |
| gptkbp:isbn |
9780525536963
9780525536291 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Stella_Vignes
Desiree Vignes Jude Winston Kennedy Sanders |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
gptkb:race
gptkb:identity |
| gptkbp:motif |
family ties
passing light and dark |
| gptkbp:narrative |
third-person
dual timelines |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
lyrical prose
emotional depth character-driven multi-perspective |
| gptkbp:number_of_books |
gptkb:medium
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| gptkbp:page_count |
352
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| gptkbp:plot |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:cultural_heritage gptkb:cultural_assimilation gptkb:Legacy gptkb:conflict gptkb:historical_context gptkb:historical_fiction gptkb:Sister interpersonal relationships personal growth social expectations social mobility community support self-discovery identity exploration self-acceptance love and loss identity crisis socioeconomic issues sibling rivalry community dynamics personal choices racial identity mother-daughter relationships personal sacrifice family secrets historical racism |
| gptkbp:plot_point |
family dynamics
exploration of passing impact of race on identity |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:2020
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| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2020
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Riverhead_Books
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
adult readers
diverse audience |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Mothers
gptkb:An_American_Marriage gptkb:Such_a_Fun_Age |
| gptkbp:sales |
over 1 million copies
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Louisiana
gptkb:Southern_United_States |
| gptkbp:signed_by |
author events
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| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
reader engagement
active discussions bookstagram posts |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
mirrors
the concept of home the color line |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:race
gptkb:identity gptkb:family gender |
| gptkbp:user_reviews |
generally positive
positive feedback thought-provoking emotionally resonant engaging narrative |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alfred_A._Knopf
gptkb:Elizabeth_Strout gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster gptkb:Kids'_Choice_Awards gptkb:Oprah's_Book_Club |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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