Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Maria Semple

331 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary mysterious medium-paced

Description

'Like A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD written by Tina Fey' Sam Baker, RED MAGAZINEShortlisted for the 2013 Women's Prize for FictionA NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerCOMING SOON: The film adaptation, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Cate Blanchett,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35,404 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
adventurous 57%
mysterious 46%
lighthearted 45%
emotional 32%
hopeful 17%
reflective 17%
inspiring 10%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
dark 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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