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The Beet Queen: A Novel by Louise Erdrich

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cardun's review against another edition

3.0

It was really well written. Her characters were all kind of terrible people but they were all set up for a life of hardship that caused them to constantly want to do the right thing but in turn do the exact opposite.

hmfl's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

maisiesmom's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

craftygoat's review against another edition

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3.75

3.75. I started this one earlier this year, & almost gave up on it twice. I just didn't care that much about the characters (and there's not much plot to speak of). It's definitely not my favorite Louise Erdrich novel, but I'm glad I continued. The author has a gift for painting absurd situations, & I loved the ending.

a_shelf_of_books's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

medwards1771's review against another edition

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3.0

Louise Erdrich is probably my favorite writer. The Beet Queen has touches of the humor and incredible character work I love so much in LaRose and The Round House, but lacks those later novels' touch-your-soul profoundness. Also, the story doesn't come together for me.