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Miss Benson's Beetle
Miss Benson's Beetle
Author: Rachel Joyce
An uplifting, irresistible novel about two women on a life-changing adventure, where they must risk everything, break all the rules, and discover their best selves -- together. — She’s going too far to go it alone. — It is 1950. London is still reeling from World War II, and Margery Benson, a schoolteacher and spinst...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780593230954
ISBN-10: 0593230957
Publication Date: 11/24/2020
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: The Dial Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 4
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eadieburke avatar reviewed Miss Benson's Beetle on + 1639 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Margary Benson, a 47 year-old science teacher, abandons her job and sets out on an expedition to search for the golden beetle of New Caledonia. She hires Enid Pretty to be her assistant. Both ladies are strong, flawed, quirky characters who save each other a few times during the trip. It is a story about their friendship and how it grows. Uplifting and delightful, the story has many humorous and entertaining parts. I have read all of Rachel Joyce's books and love her writing. I look forward to reading her next book. I would highly recommend this to those who love travel and adventure. Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for a free copy for an honest review.
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Helpful Score: 1
What a tale! Silly. Heartwarming. Funny. With a dark and dangerous undertow. Very good! D.
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An extremely funny, adventurous tale about an unlikely quest and an unlikely set of original characters. It takes place in 1950s Great Britain and on a Pacific island I'd never heard of before.
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A strange, unique tale. A little goofy maybe. Enjoyable enough!


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