Description
In Marie-Helene Bertino's "Beautyland," Adina Giorno, an Italian American girl born in 1977, navigates a world she believes she was sent from a distant planet to inhabit. From a traumatic birth that nearly claims her mother's life, Adina's unique perspective shapes her encounters with both the mundane and the less savory aspects of society. Bertino masterfully crafts a narrative where the reader anticipates peril, yet Adina consistently finds a way to persevere, exploring themes of mortality and the human condition through her extraordinary eyes. This poignant novel offers a compelling look at resilience and the search for meaning in a complex world.
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paperback
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9780374109288
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First Published
2024
Language
eng
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