Maria Semple
Maria Semple is an American novelist and screenwriter. She is best known for her novel 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette', which was a huge critical and commercial success, leading to a film adaptation. Semple's writing is often noted for its humor and sharp wit, and she has also worked on television shows, including 'Arrested Development' and 'Mad About You'.
Books
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1. Where’d You Go, Bernadette
The book centers around an agoraphobic architect named Bernadette Fox, who goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica. Her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, compiles email correspondence, official documents, and secret correspondence in an effort to trace her mother's whereabouts. Through this unconventional narrative, the novel explores themes of motherhood, identity, and the pressures of genius, all while offering a satirical take on the tech industry and upper-middle-class America. The story unfolds with a blend of humor and heart, ultimately revealing the complex relationship between Bernadette and her daughter, as well as Bernadette's own troubled past.
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