Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Name: Where'd You Go, Bernadette
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SKU: 9781474601603
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The New York Times bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett

By Maria Semple

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Summary

Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple follows the mysterious disappearance of Bernadette Fox, an eccentric architect and mother. Her teenage daughter, Bee, pieces together emails, documents, and secret correspondence to unravel the truth. The novel explores family dynamics, personal identity, and the chaotic impact of Bernadette's disappearance on those around her.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to quirky and humorous narratives that delve into the dynamics of a unique family. It offers a delightful blend of mystery and satire as it follows the disappearance of a brilliant but troubled mother and her daughter's quest to unravel the truth. This book would appeal to readers who appreciate an engaging story with distinct characters and witty writing.

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A NEW YORK TIMES bestseller

Shortlisted for the 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction

Now a major motion picture, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig, and Billy Crudup

'Like A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD written by Tina Fey' RED MAGAZINE

Bernadette Fox is notorious.

To Elgie Branch, a Microsoft wunderkind, she's his hilarious, volatile, talented, troubled wife.

To fellow mothers at the school gate, she's a menace.

To design experts, she's a revolutionary architect.

And to 15-year-old Bee, she is a best friend and, quite simply, mum.

Then Bernadette disappears. And Bee must take a trip to the end of the earth to find her.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette is a compulsively readable, irresistibly written, deeply touching novel about misplaced genius and a mother and daughter's place in the world.

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Maria Semple's novel, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, is highly praised for its wit and humour, blending sharp dialogue with emotional depth. Reviewers commend the book's clever, engaging storytelling and its ability to handle themes of family dysfunction and genius with both laughter and compassion. Critics note its mix of adventure and warmth, making it a compulsive and pleasurable read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474601603

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Maria Semple is the bestselling author of Today Will Be Different, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, and This One Is Mine. Her novels have been translated into forty languages. Before writing fiction, Maria wrote for TV. She lives in New York.

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