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monalyisha
Beautyland: A Novel | Marie-Helene Bertino
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I…was not expecting that ending. And then I remembered that Bertino totally blindsided me with the ending of the only other book I‘ve ever read by her (2AM at the Cat‘s Pajamas, about a decade ago). So, that‘s on me! Fool me twice. I write that with trepidation not gleeful surprise. I was upset the last time she did it and I think I‘m upset this time, too. I THINK. 👇🏻

monalyisha 1/3: I loved reading this. Adina‘s born to a nineteen-year-old mother at the moment that Voyager I is launched. She believes she‘s an alien — literally not figuratively — and sustains a practice writing to her home planet via fax machine, through the decades. She tracks scientific space-related discoveries and is obsessed with Carl Sagan. She loves the music of Philip Glass and hip-hop in equal measure. 6h
monalyisha 2/3: Despite identifying as an outsider, and, coincidentally, queer/ACE, she makes real, validating, warm connections. She moves to NYC. She finds a true vocation. Like Charles Schulz taught Snoopy-lovers everywhere, she learns that “happiness is a warm puppy.” She struggles. That‘s human. 6h
monalyisha 3/3: Still, I don‘t know what to do with the conclusion. And I don‘t know if my feelings, having read this, are different now than they were while actively reading. While the ending was presented as a possibility, it still felt like an abrupt tonal shift. And really, I can‘t decide if that‘s smart and realistic — or a mean authorial trick! Life is messy. We contain multitudes. And loss happens whether we see it coming or not. 6h
monalyisha *Note: I reposted my original review, after finding I had more to say! I‘m still mulling this one over. 6h
rebcamuse Thanks for this review! Slowly making my way through #TOB2025 list and I‘m looking forward to this one. 3h
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Teresereading
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On the road to Roswell!
#whereareyouMonday
@Cupcake12

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monalyisha
Beautyland: A Novel | Marie-Helene Bertino
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A photo of my shadow, who is her shadow‘s twin, for @Hooked_on_books 🖤🐶🤍. He was annoyed that I called his name when he is so clearly TRYING TO SLEEP.

Currently reading Beautyland (tagged). It‘s SUCH a fast read. I‘m tumbling through it at warp speed.

AmyG He is so cute. 21h
Amiable That face! 😍 21h
AnnCrystal 🤩💕🐕‍🦺🐾💝. 20h
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Hooked_on_books They really do have similar faves, so of course I think he‘s gorgeous! 😉 20h
dabbe 🖤🐾🤍 19h
monalyisha @Hooked_on_books And his (hidden) white paws, too! 18h
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JessClark78
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Bookwormjillk Sounds interesting 👾 2w
DieAReader Enjoy😊 2w
AnnCrystal 💕😻💝. 2w
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JessClark78
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‘The Truth Begins Here.‘ 👽

I really liked this. It‘s detailed and covers a wide range of material. I highly recommend to any reader with an interest in the subject matter.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#Read2025 #LitsyAtoZ #LetterA

DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 3w
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Skeeterisme
Beautyland: A Novel | Marie-Helene Bertino
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🤷‍♀️ I know folks are liking this one but wasn‘t for me…

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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I found an Animorphs book in the wild (an op shop) and it was only a $1 - I knew going on a side mission between physio and work would be a good idea (I wanted the veggie pies from the deli and to see the newly renovated indie bookshop - fitting in an op shop was an added bonus)

peanutnine Great luck! And cool photo! 1mo
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rebcamuse
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