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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
There is much to like about this book. The send-up of Seattle is spot-on in many ways. The writing is quite funny at times. But, for me, the plot didn't hold up. I loved the story told in epistolary form, but when the teenaged Bee takes on the story, it simply doesn't feel right. I found elements of the plot flimsy--too much based on coincidence and things that just didn't ring true about Bee. I liked Bernadette, but her character never made sense to me. If you're willing to give this a healthy dose of suspension of disbelief, it's a fun story. Just don't think too much about it.
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasn't a fan of the choppiness of the story being told from different views in different ways. There were certainly some funny parts but overall the story ends with a huge mess of a family.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s really a 3.5 by the end and a 2.5 at the beginning. It was a wild ride.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.25 ughhh this book ate. Like after my reading slump this was what I needed to bring me back to life. It just had everything I loveeee. the eccentric characters, unique subplots of architecture, Antartica, Seattle culture, and ofc over-invested middle aged mothers. I realize I love the niche of suburbia rich moms deeply connected to schools. Basically anything liane moriarty/big little lies esque.
The format of it being emails and different forms of communication for the dialogue really clicked and flowed well with me, and something about Bernadette was just relatable in her inspired and eclectic/disorganized personality. just muah, chefs kiss for me. Also just the humor and little lines just were so funny to me idk why, it was just my sense of humor.
The format of it being emails and different forms of communication for the dialogue really clicked and flowed well with me, and something about Bernadette was just relatable in her inspired and eclectic/disorganized personality. just muah, chefs kiss for me. Also just the humor and little lines just were so funny to me idk why, it was just my sense of humor.
Fun. Maybe not the best book ever, but the only one in a long time I couldn't put down. A nice light caper that's made me want to go to Antarctica.