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kcarney86's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse
rudireads2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Minor: Physical abuse and Suicide
saycheeze37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
eule's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Even though I highly respect this work of literature, I have to mention some aspects that I did not quite enjoy.
Firstly, the character perspectives change all the time all of a sudden which can be quite confusing (love Six-Thirty’s pov though).
Secondly, the main plot is revealed right in the beginning (the first couple chapters) which was kind of off-putting.
Furthermore, I perceived Elizabeth as to perfect. She always seems strong and confident and unapproachable.
And lastly, it seems like the book wanted to pursue to many plots. One being the „women’s rights in science and work - plot“, another being the „mystery about Calvin Evans - plot“ and just another one being the „how to be a family - plot“. It just seems like the novel should include every possible trope.
To conclude, I recommend this book as an educational and revolutionary novel about the rise of feminism.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
meaghanslibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is a wonderful story of empowerment and chemistry, with a dash of cooking. I loved Elizabeth Zott she reminded me a bit of Eleanor Oliphant from “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” in that she says what’s on her mind with confidence and in a not cruel but honest way.
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
margaret_k30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Pregnancy
bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Side note: I absolutely love the fact that the author is over 60. She doesn't address ageism much in this book but I'm sure the publishing business is similar to the rest of the world in favoring youth. Seeing a woman over 40 have so much success gives me hope.
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
bookwormbb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny and Gaslighting
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Death of parent
allielippe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
eleonorehilbig's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
i would not have finished if it wasnt an audiobook and i had some long busjourneys ahead. ;)
this book consists purely of "not like other girl" characters.
elisabeth zott is a genius with impeccable morals,
the other main characters are similarly extraordinary.
in my opinion the feminism in the book is very problematic. as this book deals only with a very narrow view on feminism: very white, very middleclass.
additionally the female characters that work with the MC play into the "woman are formost enemies who want the attention of men" trope which is especially harmful when there are only 2 women in that workplace.
in terms of highlighting the problems the mc faces in her day to day life -
additionally the message of the book is basically:
even for a "feel good" read these are issues that are imo harmful.
also to me elizabeth was insufferable.
the only good thing about this book was 6:30 the dog and how parts of it were narrated through his eyes.
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment