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A review by mrtvavrana
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hello Beautiful is my first book by Ann Napolitano, but definitely not my last. It is a book that makes you think about life, about love, about death. It makes you see the world a bit differently—perhaps more vividly. It also completely shatters your heart.
Hello Beautiful is a well-written and realistic life story. I might be biased with my rating as this book was recommended to me by a dear friend, who loved it at least as much as I did.
When I started reading, I always felt a sense of impending doom. That feeling stayed with me until the very end, and while at first it scared me, in the end it made so much sense. I think it is supposed to be a part of the reading experience.
Let me warn you: this book is a roller-coaster. I felt so many powerful emotions, from joy to fear, sadness, and ultimately, pain. It's been a while since I read a book this incredibly written, and I have to say that it is probably my absolute favourite read of 2024.
I loved the characters, their depth and their individual stories. The way Hello Beautiful is written makes you feel like they are real people, and you´re simply just observing their lives from afar. I have to say there are three things I was not fully satisfied with, though.
I am not saying that I did not like how the book ended, no. I really liked it. It´s just that I hoped it would be more positive.