Some of my reviews have praised authors for their prose, their character development, their ability to make me think, but this isn't one of those. Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple is just plain fun. To write some lengthy review analyzing this book would ruin that a bit (or maybe I'm just being lazy).
That being said, I loved the quirky characters, the offbeat story, and the way it is told through snips of emails, letters, official correspondence, and other bits and pieces. You can tell from the beginning that Semple is wildly creative and funny, someone with whom you might want to grab a cocktail and have a good laugh. She is a screenwriter with television credits (Arrested Development, Ellen, Mad About You, and Saturday Night Live) that you make you say, "yes, of course!" after reading this book. If you're looking for something light and fun, pick this up.
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