A review by mmseitz822
The Unfortunate Importance of Beauty by Amanda Filipacchi

4.0

This book, while kind of strange, was pretty cool and original in how it explored the idea of beauty and its impact on people, their relationships, and the world. I liked the elements of magic realism that crept in throughout the book and also how there was a bit of a mystery going on as well. I struggle with my appearance on a daily basis, as do most women. This book really opened my eyes to the futility of that and how, no matter what you look like on the outside, you can still have an incredibly beautiful spirit. One of my favorite quotes that I was reminded of while reading this book is the following: “You don’t owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don’t owe it to your mother, you don’t owe it to your children, you don’t owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked ‘female’.” I highly recommend this book! A very creative and imaginative book unlike anything else I have ever read. Very refreshing to read something so original.