Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Maria Semple

330 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

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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 liv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43,727 reviews

Moods

funny 74%
adventurous 57%
mysterious 47%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 31%
hopeful 17%
reflective 17%
inspiring 9%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
dark 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 41% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

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: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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