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"But this was Bernadette, and she was enthusiastic. Bernadette and her enthusiasm were like a hippo and water: get between them and you'll be trampled to death."
I had convinced myself I would never read this one, but finally gave it a chance in order to prepare myself for Semple's #2, out in October. What on earth took me so long?! I was lying on the couch alone, chucking aloud every other page. Bernadette is hateable and loveable and confusing and perfect, and the relationship between her and h ...more
I had convinced myself I would never read this one, but finally gave it a chance in order to prepare myself for Semple's #2, out in October. What on earth took me so long?! I was lying on the couch alone, chucking aloud every other page. Bernadette is hateable and loveable and confusing and perfect, and the relationship between her and h ...more

Wonderfully observed, brilliant dark humour, phrases like "the fourth most-watched TED. Talk" and "the gnats" will stay with me for a long time. I've read this book twice and thoroughly enjoyed it both times.
Update: have now read it three times because it was the choice for one of my book clubs this month. Enjoyed it just as much 3rd time of reading. Others in the group said they couldn’t put it down! ...more
Update: have now read it three times because it was the choice for one of my book clubs this month. Enjoyed it just as much 3rd time of reading. Others in the group said they couldn’t put it down! ...more

Aug 08, 2013
Orion Publishing
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