Bennett’s Reviews > Beautyland > Status Update

MY HEART AUGHHHH. Less relatable in some ways as Adina grows up, but still completely heartfelt and touching. I have teared up a lot. I know I’m going to cry before I finish the book, augh

I have to check in so regularly because there are specifics that are really getting to me.

Adina’s development and sense of loss in the second part really, really got to me. I think there’s just so much in her character that I can relate to, and it makes me ache for her.

I figured out who the other author was that this reminds me of besides Vonnegut—Miranda July. What a combo. I was destined to read this book

Done with part 1. Still very good. Obsessed with the small ways in which Bertino pulls the reader into the lives of these characters.

When Adina heard the song at the observatory, I knew immediately it was Philip Glass. I too appreciate his music.

Very sweet and interesting so far. Feels like Vonnegut (I fear I might say that about everything) mixed with something else I thought of earlier, but I cannot seem to place now. It might come back, who knows.

Just really interesting vignettes so far about growing up. In some ways, I can relate to Adina, which makes it even more endearing. Really drawn in by this as a whole