Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

1909 reviews

kayla_hehe's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexism, Rape, and Sexual assault

mirthedh's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I love the message the book is trying to convey, but to me the main character seems to be portayed too much as a stereotype of women in science 

(calculating her child's nutrients, takes everything literally, gets asked a question about 6:30 and starts to mansplain our timing system) 

. While the topics the story touches on are/were very realistic issues, I (as a woman in science) couldn't relate to Elizabeth's scientific way of handling life at all. To be fair I liked pretty much all of the side characters more than I liked Elizabeth, especially the dog. I understand what the author was trying to convey, but to me it seems ironic that Elizabeth is trying to break a certain stereotype, while she is portrayed as a stereotype  herself.

The book has a very wholesome ending tho, I'll give it that.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Sexism

Minor: Grief and Suicide

teacher_proffit1920's review against another edition

inspiring fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape

greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Grief, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, and Suicide

abirej's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

How can I even describe how wonderful this book is? Most of the time I stay away from 3rd person omniscient but this is an example of a WELL DONE pov. I adore Elizabeth Zott. This story is told perfectly, everything revealed at e x a c t l y the right time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Death, Sexual violence, Sexism, Violence, Car accident, and Grief

linda__'s review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

snazzy10101's review against another edition

5.0

this book deserves every award it has and more. 
i feel represented by Elizabeth Zott and also by the need to want to know someone who died more than you did when they were alive. 

i’m so emotional. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Suicide

ari08's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Rape

Minor: Suicide and Sexual assault

agustinac's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Death, Rape, and Sexual assault

nicole_bea_day's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape