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Assuming you haven't begun to read Beowulf yet, and have only discussed a summary or the characters, you could say something like:
I think Beowulf will be an interesting piece to read. It seems that it will contain tense action and fantasy. The combination of the plot and the personalities of the characters will surely create a well-rounded story.
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