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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
"Beautyland" is about the human experience, and doesn't ask to be more than that, yet overflows generously, reminding us of what we're here for, why we have each other, with the wisdom of looking from the outside in, the inside out.
Marie-Helene Bertino writes in a way that makes me feel safe, maybe because it's the closest I've felt to being seen.
Tears are coming out of me like they've been waiting for years.
Marie-Helene Bertino writes in a way that makes me feel safe, maybe because it's the closest I've felt to being seen.
Tears are coming out of me like they've been waiting for years.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Grief
I think I’d enjoy this more as a physical book.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Lesbophobia, Classism
Are you ever struck by an overwhelming desire to relive a day from your childhood, just to remember what it felt like to be in your body at that time? Thats how the first part of this book made me feel. Seeing the world through Adina's eyes is a gift, and I'll remember her forever. Beautiful and perfect in every way. Laugh out loud funny at times, and so deeply revealing of our quirks and shortcomings and triumphs.
What is essential is invisible to the eye
medium-paced
emotional
funny
informative
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
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow! This is a story about the human experience, done well. Thoughtful.
emotional
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Analysis of our freaking weird social behavior/ cues from an alien perspective with tons of humor throughout, quick read, loved it.