51 pages 1 hour read

Maria Semple

Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Reviews & Readership

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Maria Semple's novel Where'd You Go, Bernadette offers an engaging and humorous exploration of family dynamics and personal discovery. Reviewers appreciate its sharp wit and unique narrative style, but some note uneven pacing and underdeveloped secondary characters. Despite minor flaws, it's widely praised for its creativity and emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Where'd You Go, Bernadette?

A reader who enjoys quirky, character-driven narratives with a blend of humor and emotional depth, reminiscent of Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections or Maria Meno's Big Trouble, would find Where'd You Go, Bernadette compelling. Ideal for fans of satirical social commentary and epistolary storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

15-18years

Lexile Level

HL820L

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Mothers
Genre
Humor
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction