Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

8 hours, 56 minutes first pub 2024 (editions)

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Description

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 665 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 78%
funny 64%
hopeful 43%
sad 41%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 20%
challenging 18%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 13%
dark 8%
informative 6%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.37

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