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On the first pages, the reader is introduced to Bee, a young teenager whose mother has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The opening section of the book is a sometimes-confusing scrapbook of emails, letters, narration,bills, and reports that eventually, brilliantly, tell of the circumstances surrounding Bernadette's disappearance. I wouldn't suggest putting this book down for long periods of time, though I don't know who would want to. The pacing ...more
On the first pages, the reader is introduced to Bee, a young teenager whose mother has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The opening section of the book is a sometimes-confusing scrapbook of emails, letters, narration,bills, and reports that eventually, brilliantly, tell of the circumstances surrounding Bernadette's disappearance. I wouldn't suggest putting this book down for long periods of time, though I don't know who would want to. The pacing ...more
I loved this quirky, funny, entertaining satirical story! The characters were unique, flawed and relatable. I love the unexpected friendships and unwavering family love.
3.75 for me. Not what I expected. I really liked Bee's point of view and was surprised that the various letters, e-mails, and changing POVs didn't feel jarring. Quirkily entertaining.
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