Beest by Lisa Taddeo

Beest

Lisa Taddeo with Janine van der Kooij (Translator)

335 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary thriller dark emotional tense medium-paced
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Beest by Lisa Taddeo is a gripping and absorbing novel that will resonate deeply with readers who are drawn to stories of female empowerment, trauma, and the unflinching exploration of the darker aspects of human nature, making it a must-read for those who appreciate raw, unapologetic, and emotionally charged fiction.

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Joan heeft haar hele leven wrede daden van mannen moeten verdragen. Wanneer een van hen zich vlak voor haar ogen door zijn hoofd schiet, vlucht ze de stad uit. Ze gaat op zoek naar Alice, een vrouw die ze nog nooit heeft ontmoet maar de enige pers...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 6,978 reviews

Moods

dark: 96%

emotional: 54%

tense: 49%

challenging: 43%

sad: 38%

reflective: 37%

mysterious: 26%

funny: 6%

adventurous: 4%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

95% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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