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cawaza's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts
storykath's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A fun easy read! I liked the combination of emails, letters, narration, etc - we got to experience a variety of distinct voices in the telling of the story. The tone came across to me as whimsical and a bit absurd, but it was done well and was still engaging. I found the pace a bit odd at times, since the whole premise of the book is Bernadette's disappearance (it's in all the synopses and the title!) but it took longer than I'd expected to get to that point. Still, it was fresh and fun to read throughout. There were some sincere moments amidst the silliness, but neither tone felt out of place.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Car accident, and Alcohol