shanenigans 's review for:

Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

4.25

emotional funny 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

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I really enjoyed reading Adina’s thoughts on what it is to be human. And I agree - it’s made up of all the little things that we can easily pass by without notice, the mundane wonders and daily muses. The structure of the writing was unique, a bit disjointed, but it worked for me. All the characters felt super real and helped to give us a wider view into Adina as the quirky little alien she is.