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

adventurous emotional funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I was really excited to start this one because I have a new found love for epistolary novels. I honestly barely read the synopsis before diving in. This was a nice switch from my usual dark and heavy reads. I really loved the witty humor and the characters - even the ones that were supposed to be unlikable. Unfortunately, the ending of this one fell short for me. While the book wrapped up happily, I just felt like there was something missing…the emotional build up didn’t follow all the way through to the end so it seemed like there as a glitch with the consistency. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and Bee’s bubbly personality and relationship with Bernadette.