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1 author picked Beulah as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’m a sucker for books with a strong atmosphere and sense of place, and Beulah’s titular setting is so well-realized you can practically taste the dust, which makes the ennui and slow-burn horrors its main characters face all the more compelling.

This one is weird and poetic, dreamy and deeply character-driven. I loved the commitment to creating such a powerful vibe along with flawed yet lovable people. And it’s so unsettling all the way through!

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