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Beautyland
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Beautyland

Beautyland

Marie-Helene Bertino

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  • Beautyland
    Thoughts from 3% (page 10šŸ“±)

    It is impossible to be unhappy on a swing.

    I have to agree. Even swinging on a swing as an adult, I feel just as much giddiness as back when I had fresh-out-of-the-box knees. I suppose it's the weightless feeling it gives our bodies and the breeze on our faces that makes us feel we are literally above the problems below our feet.

    Simple line, but it just brings a reminiscent smile to my face.

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  • Never Lie
    bellini
    Jul 11, 2026
    Never Lie
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    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 2.0Characters: 2.0Plot: 2.5
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    Plot holes? Yes. Inconsistent personalities? Yes. Creepy setting? Yes. Unexpected twists and turns? Yes. Fun and easy ride? Yes!

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  • Kitchen
    Thoughts from 62% (page 88)

    "People aren't overcome by situations or outside forces; defeat invades from within..."

    I really really like this quote because more often than not, it's how we feel in/about the situation that affects us more than the situation. It's so well written!

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