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Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

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abbeygyetvai's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

dianashadel's review against another edition

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5.0

Perfect book about social pressure and feeling unhappy with being bored. The main character is very lovable and this book has tons of adventure!

hoosgracie's review against another edition

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5.0

This book was fabulous. The mystery of where Bernadette has gone is told in modern (text, email, postal mail) epistolary fashion. It is absolutely hysterical. Highly recommended.

shelbymccarty's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

WHERE’D YOU GO BERNADETTE is one of those stories that you feel like you are just along for the ride, wherever it goes. It’s quirky, quick and told in mixed media format, which I really enjoyed. If you’re looking for a mostly-light, maybe forgettable but at least entertaining, easy read, this one is for you!

kakovac's review against another edition

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4.0

Greatly enjoyed this fun read! Finished in one day, so it's definitely hard to put down. I found myself curious about some of the loose ends left at the end of the book, but enjoyed seeing the title character thriving by the end. It raises interesting questions about mental illness, though -- although promises are made things will be different, you have to wonder if that's true. Four stars rather than five as I found some of the side characters one-dimensional, the admin in particular.

crystalh429's review against another edition

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3.0

I mean, it was different than I thought it would be--better actually. The research/report style writing was interesting. And the characters were cute and witty. The story just left a little more to be desired. At the end, I could help but think, "That was all?"

Wouldn't not recommend it, it's good entertainment, just didn't love it.