The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont

The Beautiful People

Charles Beaumont

30 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories dark slow-paced
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Mary was a misfit. She didn\'t want to be beautiful. And she wasted time doing mad things--like eating and sleeping...

This story was the basis for a classic episode of "The Twilight Zone" TV show!
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3.51
based on 32 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

challenging: 33%

emotional: 33%

informative: 33%

sad: 33%

tense: 33%


Pace

100% of readers chose fast
fast

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose No
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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