Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

Beautyland

Marie-Helene Bertino

326 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

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A wise, tender novel about a woman who doesn't feel at home on Earth, by the acclaimed author of Parakeet.At the moment when Voyager 1 is launched into space carrying its famous golden record, a baby of unusual perception is born to a single mothe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 78%
funny 65%
hopeful 42%
sad 41%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 21%
challenging 18%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 14%
dark 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 16%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.39

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