A review by snazzysie
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

emotional funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I was expecting to enjoy this book more than I did, as it was recommended for people who like Gilmore Girls. I guess the mother-daughter relationship in this story is nice, but it is in no way like Gilmore Girls, so don't be fooled. The storyline itself intrigued me, and afterwards, putting all the main plot points together, I can see how the narrative had a lot of potential, but I personally did not love the writing style. The information being pieced together through emails, letters and text messages is a clever idea, but, in my opinion, could've been executed a bit better. I usually never think the movie is better than the book (and I haven't yet seen the movie) but I think the general concept in this book would work better in a film, and I'm looking forward to watching it. It also felt a bit slow and hard to get through because of the long parts, instead of shorter chapters. Still an interesting read, 3 stars :)
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