Beautiful Broken Things
Beautiful Broken Things
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Brighton, England • 2010s
2016
YA
14-18 years
HL670L
Super Short Summary
Beautiful Broken Things by Sara Barnard explores the lives of three teenage girls—Caddy, Rosie, and Suzanne—navigating friendship, trauma, and personal growth. Set in Brighton, the story delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of past experiences on the present, highlighting themes of resilience, trust, and understanding.
Emotional
Challenging
Heartwarming
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Beautiful Broken Things by Sara Barnard is lauded for its authentic portrayal of female friendships, offering a nuanced depiction of teenage emotions and complexities. Readers appreciate Barnard's sensitive handling of mental health issues, though some feel certain character developments lack depth. Overall, it's a compelling and heartfelt narrative.
Who Should Read Beautiful Broken Things?
A reader who would enjoy Sara Barnard's Beautiful Broken Things might be a fan of contemporary young adult novels that explore themes of friendship and emotional growth. Similar readers might appreciate John Green's Looking for Alaska or Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl, which also delve into complex, heartfelt relationships.
10,911 ratings
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352
Novel • Fiction
Brighton, England • 2010s
2016
YA
14-18 years
HL670L
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