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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Amazing, wow. I love Elizabeth Zott. Might be one of the best female characters I’ve ever read, she is such an interesting wonderful, smart woman. I love this taking place in the 60s and the social commentary provided. The whole story was really well done and wraps up perfectly. I am both shocked and delighted this is the author’s first and only novel- what a knockout. A beautiful wonderful story. So many themes and topics explored- women in STEM, atheism vs theism, becoming a mother when you never wanted to become one, the dog that can save you, exercise, homosexuality vs religious zealots, and so much more.
4 stars out of 5 because why tf did we spend 0 time reflecting on the fact that Elizabeth’s pregnancy/becoming a mother was against every value she had for herself?
Set the table, kids. Your mother needs a moment to herself.
4 stars out of 5 because why tf did we spend 0 time reflecting on the fact that Elizabeth’s pregnancy/becoming a mother was against every value she had for herself?
Set the table, kids. Your mother needs a moment to herself.
On my reread of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, I found myself falling in love with the characters again. This time around, I especially appreciated how the chemistry element wove with cooking, giving the story both charm and depth. The characters felt richer on a second read, and I enjoyed them immensely. And 6:30 is still the best character, I love that we get glimpses of his thoughts, which add a unique and heartfelt perspective to the book. I also loved the aspect of feminism in it and that Elizabeth Zott was unapologetically herself.
Overall, it’s a clever, warm, and utterly memorable story that only gets better with a reread.
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not at ALL what I expected, but I loved it so much. One of my 2023 stars. Full of feminism, witty women, and a perfect pup.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Vomit, Sexual harassment
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Pregnancy
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
The ending left a bit to be desired, but my god did i enjoy this book. the characters were pitch perfect - especially six-thirty. he’s a bestie.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated