06: Be Weird! Where'd You Go Bernadette, Motherhood, and an Adaptation That Made It All Boring
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Where'd You Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple is a delightfully unique novel told in a modern epistolary format. But behind the clever wit and dry humor there is a deep, moving story about owning who we are and about the depths of a mother's love. Katie and Chris discuss the novel in detail - its quirk, humor, oddness, and the strange charm of Bernadette herself. They also discuss the book's critiques of technology and modern life. We then take a break to watch the movie and *drum roll* it did not live up to expectations! Why didn't this adaptation work? They tried to make it too normal, too predictable! Why change the weirdness of this weird story? Let's talk about it! Tell us what you think! Feedback and ideas! Get in touch with us! [email protected] please remember to leave a star rating and review wherever you're listening! Cheers!
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