Book Review: In the Line of Beauty

Published on December 27, 2025
ENGLISH BOOKSHOP
Amsterdam
 
Bookclub Review
 
 
The Line of Beauty by Hollinghurst really split our group.
 
Some of us found the book complicated, arrogant, and long-winded, while others felt it was richly textured and emotionally charged. In the end, we all agreed that the novel leaves you with a bittersweet feeling.
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