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devynreadsnovels's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Grief
savvylit's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, Beautyland is an exceptional novel. With a poet's clarity, Bertino writes astute observations about humankind that range from devastating to comic to astonishing. The characterization in Beautyland is rich and empathetic. I absolutely loved Adina, Toni, Térèse, and Dominic. The nuances of their familial and platonic love are remarkable.
If you'd like to read a book that refuses to shy away from dark, gritty detail yet leaves you feeling hopeful -- you should read Beautyland as soon as you get a chance.
If you'd like to read a book that refuses to shy away from dark, gritty detail yet leaves you feeling hopeful -- you should read Beautyland as soon as you get a chance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Pregnancy
katrenia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Bizarre. Quirky. Funny. Those are the words I’d use to describe the first 95% of the book. Hopeless is how I’d describe the last 5%.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
tastybooks916's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Devastating, magical, unforgettable
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
emlilley's review
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Death, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
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