Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
The book centers around an agoraphobic architect named Bernadette Fox, who goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica. Her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, compiles email correspondence, official documents, and secret correspondence in an effort to trace her mother's whereabouts. Through this unconventional narrative, the novel explores themes of motherhood, identity, and the pressures of genius, all while offering a satirical take on the tech industry and upper-middle-class America. The story unfolds with a blend of humor and heart, ultimately revealing the complex relationship between Bernadette and her daughter, as well as Bernadette's own troubled past.
The 8998th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 330-350
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Best Books of the Decade(2010-2020) (Chicago Tribune)
- The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors (Condé Nast)