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Loved, loved, loved, loved, loved this book. That's 5 stars for 5 loves.These characters seemed so real to me...I swear I know them. I listened to the audio version which was superbly narrated by Kathleen Wilhoite. There were moments of hilarity combined with moments of pathos but most of all you will recognize these people as your neighbors and friends. Yes, Bernadette is a little crazy but so what...she reminded me that insanity and genius are two sides of the same coin. And Elgie...well, Elgi
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Cute, light read. Good book to read while traveling as it is entertaining but does not require concentration. Made me laugh...like an episode of Portlandia.
Very fun, I ended up reading this in one sitting.
I really enjoyed this book. It was quirky and fun. There were twists and turns and a lot of humor. Told through emails, notes, and reports and assembled by a 14 year old, the format was different and interesting. You know you aren't getting the whole picture and that just adds to the interest.
My only dislike is the dad/husband. I felt like his character changed halfway through. Maybe this is just me projecting my current situation onto it. I was turned off by his bit. But maybe that was the poi ...more
My only dislike is the dad/husband. I felt like his character changed halfway through. Maybe this is just me projecting my current situation onto it. I was turned off by his bit. But maybe that was the poi ...more
This was a fun book as a break from more serious books. Maria Semple writes about upper class Seattle with humor and sarcasm in this story about an architect who has developed a form of agoraphobia. She disappears and through a series of emails and articles, her 16 year old daughter describes her story. I read it quickly and enjoyed it completely.
Fun, quick read. I broke my rule about reading new books because the first few pages sucked me in. I would recommend this for anyone who has dealt with friends or family with mental illness, although it might make light of it, it is also real in certain ways.
I'm going to pass this along to some friends for other opinions. For me, the tale was too much of a farce and too much of the narrative was in the form of electronic communication (emails & such). I finished; it was worthy of that. Otherwise disappointing.
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Jun 02, 2013
Heather (DeathByBook)
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Linda Boyd
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Rosie
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Sheila Beaumont
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