Where'd You Go, Bernadette

I can't put into words the joy this book brought me while I was reading it. As a teacher, I totally understand some of the things Bernadette goes through and find it hilarious her reaction to everything. Although I did find some of the things in this plot to be a little unrealistic, it didn't change the way I felt about this book after I was done.

Semple does an amazing job with this novel, incorporating different writing techniques and literary devices, which made this read even better than what I anticipated.

Can I also say that I love the fact that it takes place in Seattle.

Funny funny funny. A hilarious send-up of both east and west coast rich.

This book was so easy to read. I loved that the first half was a compilation of letters and used multiple perspectives to tell the background story. Bernadette is kind of a shitty mom at times, and a bit too Moira Rose self indulgent during others - but at the end of the day I liked her and thought that it was an exciting story. The architectural history was creatively and engagingly written

What an hysterical romp! A new acquaintance recommended this after hearing that I'd traveled to Antarctica. And I'm so glad.
This epistolary novel has a lot of moving parts (i.e. letters/emails originate from many different characters), but is really easy to follow, nonetheless. Essentially the story of a woman who has lost her way. Even though Bernadette seems to flail about a bit from the beginning, she and her daughter still have a magical world that they share. Unfortunately, Bernadette has developed a phobia about interacting with the world, it's not just a classic agoraphobia, but something a bit more sinister at times. The plot thickens in ridiculous ways and yes, they do eventually go to Antarctica. All along, her daughter Bee never wavers in her support of Bernadette. Lots of fun, even if you haven't been to Antarctica...

Could not put this book down until I had finished reading it! We all have thoughts and feelings expressed by Bernadette. But do they take is to the extremes that she faced? A fun book to read and ponder.