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torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Animal death, Body horror, Classism, Sexual content, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Dysphoria, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity, Body shaming, Bullying, Alcohol, Colonisation, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
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: Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Medical content, and Acephobia/Arophobia
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