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Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

3 reviews

sdt0087's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad slow-paced

2.0


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mynameisrebecca's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A book on what it means to be human... It sounds simple, and yet it's beautifully poignant.

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emlilley's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This book is captivating and moving, an untrite reflection on humanity, grief, loneliness, connection, and perspective. Though I would classify this as a “sad” book, the ending offers the option of hope, if you believe in Adina.

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