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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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:
No
Amazing, it was perfect from start to finish.
4.75*
Echt een heel goed boek!!! Super interessante verhaallijn en hele grappige one-liners. Af en toe werd ik boos van de beschreven situaties, maar dat betekent vooral dat het goed geschreven is. Het enige mindere is dat het einde een beetje te zoetsappig en saai is, maar alsnog echt echt een aanrader!
Echt een heel goed boek!!! Super interessante verhaallijn en hele grappige one-liners. Af en toe werd ik boos van de beschreven situaties, maar dat betekent vooral dat het goed geschreven is. Het enige mindere is dat het einde een beetje te zoetsappig en saai is, maar alsnog echt echt een aanrader!
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
maybe 3.5?
For the first 40%, I did not really enjoy this book (mostly the relationship between Calvin and Elizabeth) and I actually considered not finishing it. I did like the second half though, and I loved the message of the book!
For the first 40%, I did not really enjoy this book (mostly the relationship between Calvin and Elizabeth) and I actually considered not finishing it. I did like the second half though, and I loved the message of the book!
“Chemistry is change.”
Lessons in Chemistry is an absolute must-read. It is set in the period between 1950s and 1960s and follows the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant scientist who finds herself single, pregnant and out of job. When an opportunity presents itself, Elizabeth takes an offer to host a cooking tv show — but, believe me, this short summary is just the tip of the iceberg.
I’ve heard they’re already developing Apple TV series but reading this book is pretty much like watching it play out on your mind screen. It is full of colour, humour, sadness, oddness, genius... chemistry. Bonnie Garmus has done an incredible job. I loved everything about this book: the characters (Elizabeth and Six-Thirty, and their bond in particular), the way the story’s told, the setting and plot twists. Six-Thirty stole the spotlight numerous times. I especially appreciate the role and the voice the author has given him.
I don’t want to give anything away, so I’ll end with this: Lessons in Chemistry deserves all the praise it gets. I can’t recommend it enough.
Lessons in Chemistry is an absolute must-read. It is set in the period between 1950s and 1960s and follows the story of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant scientist who finds herself single, pregnant and out of job. When an opportunity presents itself, Elizabeth takes an offer to host a cooking tv show — but, believe me, this short summary is just the tip of the iceberg.
I’ve heard they’re already developing Apple TV series but reading this book is pretty much like watching it play out on your mind screen. It is full of colour, humour, sadness, oddness, genius... chemistry. Bonnie Garmus has done an incredible job. I loved everything about this book: the characters (Elizabeth and Six-Thirty, and their bond in particular), the way the story’s told, the setting and plot twists. Six-Thirty stole the spotlight numerous times. I especially appreciate the role and the voice the author has given him.
I don’t want to give anything away, so I’ll end with this: Lessons in Chemistry deserves all the praise it gets. I can’t recommend it enough.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Who doesn’t love Six-Thirty? ❤️
3.5 stars really…3 for the first half because I had to start no less than a dozen times and I finally just pushed through because I found the writing less than captivating. 4 for the second half because it finished stronger than I expected.