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I enjoyed this book so much more than I expected I would. I didn't like the cover or the description that was told to me when this book was picked for my bookclub and I expected something sappy and annoying. Instead, I found the book warm but witty and sarcastic in fun ways. I have two friends who moved from the east coast to Seattle in the last few years, so I was especially enjoying the gentle fun being poked at Seattleites.
The reader for the audiobook did a fantastic job. It's not always easy ...more
The reader for the audiobook did a fantastic job. It's not always easy ...more

2.5 stars

Bernadette Fox is a reclusive former architect whose husband Elgie works at Microsoft and daughter Bee goes to a private school in Seattle. Bernadette hates basically everyone and is involved in a fight with most of the other mothers at Bee's school. She has turned over most of the chores in her life to an assistant in India. As her behavior becomes more erratic Elgie considers having her admitted to a psychiatric facility then Bernadette disappears. I really disliked every character in this boo
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Loved love loved this book! I loved the story and the characters. The mystery was fun too!

One the most hilarious, yet meaningful books I've read .... Ever. Satire at its finest.
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Oct 02, 2012
Jayme Pendergraft
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Krista
marked it as to-read

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Emilia
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Lindsay
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