OH. MY. GOSH.
YOU. GUYS.
This book is so, so, so good. In the reviews online (and on
the book), words like “witty” and “charming” are being thrown around, and even
though both of those are completely true, they somehow don’t do the novel justice.
The gist of the book is that Bee, Bernadette’s daughter, is
promised “anything she wants” after graduating with a perfect report card: and
what she wants is a trip to Antarctica. The day before the trip, Bernadette
goes missing; through various letters, emails, and a confidential FBI document,
Bee pieces together Bernadette’s past and present and sheds light on some of
the reasons Bernadette began to fall apart at the seams.
Though the overall plot of the book (Bernadette’s
disappearance) was captivating, it was the relationship between Bee and
Bernadette that really got me. I hate to use the word “quirky” at the risk of
sounding like a hipster, but that’s the word to describe Bernadette. Her
history, coinciding with Bee’s upbringing, led to deep characterization and a
thought-provoking read.
Also, it’s funny as heck.
Buy it, rent it, love it.
5/5
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