Where’d You Go, Bernadette
by Maria Semple
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 215.5K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 330 pages.
About Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Bernadette Fox has vanished.When her daughter Bee claims a family trip to Antarctica as a reward for perfect grades, Bernadette, a fiercely intelligent shut-in, throws herself into preparations for the trip. But worn down by years of trying to live the Seattle life she never wanted, Ms. Fox is on the brink of a meltdown. And after a school fundraiser goes disastrously awry at her hands, she disappears, leaving her family to pick up the pieces--which is exactly what Bee does, weaving together an elaborate web of emails, invoices, and school memos that reveals a secret past Bernadette has been hiding for decades. Where'd You Go Bernadette is an ingenious and unabashedly entertaining novel about a family coming to terms with who they are and the power of a daughter's love for her mother.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Maria Semple |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 330 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.90 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 215,453 |
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What genre is Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Where'd You Go, Bernadette is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Chick-lit. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Where'd You Go, Bernadette worth reading?
Based on 215.5K reader ratings, Where'd You Go, Bernadette has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Where'd You Go, Bernadette has 330 pages.
Who wrote Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Where'd You Go, Bernadette was written by Maria Semple. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
The ISBN-13 for Where'd You Go, Bernadette is 9780316204280.0.
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