In this episode of 'Aftersight', we delve into 'Beautyland', a fascinating, quirky, and compelling novel by Marie-H?lene Bertino. Protagonist Adina, a creation blended with part real-life inspiration, part fiction, communicates with her alien senders via a fax machine. Born different, her life forms a tapestry of the mundane, the extraordinary, contrast, culture, and the emotional terrain of life. This book review provides listeners a deep insight into a story brimming with originality, pathos, and humor.