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Well, I thoroughly enjoyed that. The narration was perfect - Kathleen Wilhoite was amazing (you might recognize her as Luke's SCA sister from Gilmore Girls). I laughed out loud a LOT - having lived in Seattle for 7 years, Semple has Seattle DOWN.
Bee was delightful. Bernadette was extremely funny and sympathetic. The Gnats were wonderfully awful. The comedy of errors was hysterical and the mystery was exciting and a bit heart-wrenching. An all around fun ride! ...more
Bee was delightful. Bernadette was extremely funny and sympathetic. The Gnats were wonderfully awful. The comedy of errors was hysterical and the mystery was exciting and a bit heart-wrenching. An all around fun ride! ...more
Some crazy person commented on a book that I read a long time ago and basically told me that what I thought about the book was wrong and I missed the point. So I've been thinking a lot about the readers's experience. We learn in RA that it is the Right Book for the Right Reader at the Right Time. A book you read once and loved might not have the same emotional punch after a second reading. You aren't the same reader. When a book's technical merits compliments your gut level reaction to a book ma
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I rarely rate books a 5 but I loved this book. I think we all at times just need to escape from our lives. I know I do and frequently wish I could do so. I feel this helped me identify more with Bernedette throughout this story than the others and I found myself rooting for her fiercely. I also verbally would yell at other characters. Yes, I became that reader. This book sucked me in and I felt a bit sad when I finished. The format for this book was different but completely engaging. It has some
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5 stars is probably a stretch, but I loved this book.
Bee got on my nerves a little toward the end - I understood why she was mad at her dad but he was the reason she was able to go to Antarctica, how many kids can do that?! Overall though, I liked Bee's voice and the way the story was written. This was simply a very enjoyable read.
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Makes you reexamine who the "crazies" are in life and whether or not we are all one. A very interesting, fresh, and modern satire. Loved the multiple POVs through the letters/emails/texts etc.
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I'm learning that satirical writing is not one of my faves to read.
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Super entertaining read. I enjoy epistolary novels and this one was done extremely well. Great characters and fun satire. I absolutely adored Bernadette's writing. Quick, engaging book.
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DNF. Read the synopsis of the rest of the story and I'm glad I abandoned it. It annoyed me far more than it entertained me.
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Jun 15, 2013
Miquela
marked it as to-read
Aug 22, 2013
Adrienne
marked it as to-read
Sep 01, 2015
Kim
marked it as to-read
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