The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bennett's novel kept reminding me of Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man." While not a tour de force, "The Vanishing Half" has plenty to say about the Black experience in America. And it's an easy enough read for the average high school student.

The novel discusses frankly issues of skin color, particularly for Black women, covering more than one generation. It's both an entertaining and informative read. Highly recommended.

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Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Of course British scientists would create a robot that is morally superior to humans. So let's examine the implications. Things are a bit topsy turvey in this world. But overall, McEwan is a good story teller.

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