Where'd You Go, Bernadette

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The New York Times bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett

By Maria Semple

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Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple is a witty and heartwarming tale about an eccentric and agoraphobic architect named Bernadette Fox, who suddenly goes missing before a family trip to Antarctica. The story unfolds through a mix of emails, letters, and documents put together by her intelligent and resourceful teenage daughter, Bee, as she attempts to track down her mother. Set in Seattle, this entertaining novel explores themes of family, creativity, and the challenges of navigating modern life.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate novels with a mix of humour and mystery, wrapped in a quirky narrative. It's perfect for readers who enjoy stories about unconventional families, unique characters, and the journey of self-discovery told through various documents, emails, and letters.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette

The hit New York Times bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett

'Like A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD written by Tina Fey' The 2013 Women's Prize shortlisted, NEW YORK TIMES bestseller. Includes Reading Group Notes.

Description

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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Maria Semple's Where'd You Go, Bernadette is praised for its sharp wit, original structure, and rich character portrayal, particularly focusing on a mother-daughter relationship. Critics note its blend of satire with emotional depth, showcasing quirky humour alongside heartfelt storytelling. Its narrative, constructed through emails and documents, provides a fresh take on family dynamics, creativity, and societal quirks. Overall, it's considered a humorous and touching novel that captivates readers with its engaging plot and memorable characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780221243

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Maria Semple worked as a television writer in Los Angeles for fifteen years, working on hit shows including Ellen, Saturday Night Live, Mad About You and Arrested Development. Her first novel, This One is Mine, was described as 'shocking, memorable, scathing, funny, delightful, hilarious and exquisite'. She lives in Seattle.

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