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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
No
hopeful
medium-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
I wanted to read something light for my holiday but so far I am not liking this book. These are some comments that I have about the book so far:
- I really don't like the way scientists are portrait, like "can you pass me the sodium chloride?" Who says that? Like everything scientists do is about science
- I found the main character Elizabeth, Calvin and Madeleine very unrelatable. Am I expected to believe that Elizabeth made it to the university and then master by schooling herself in a library? Calvin had like 16 papers before 22 years old? And Madeleine can read at 3 years old and do other things that no kid can do at her age?
-I understand that being a women scientist was really tough back then, it still is, but I feel that if the book could have one or two more women scientists it could be more realistic, having only Elizabeth in the book and the fact that she is like a super genius felt very unrealistic. But I haven't finished the book so maybe there are more women scientists in the book
-in my opinion this books is very white liberal feminism. In this book there is Elizabeth the scientist, some secretaries and housewives, no more women, that is it, you either stay at your upper middle class home and raise kids or you were a women working alongside men, women have been working forever but not in the same position as men, neither same salaries but this idea that women were only housewives, oh I just remembered comparing being a housewives with slavery, I didn't like that, not at all
-Another thing, this idea that scientists are rational people that don't have any spiritual or religious beliefs is not real. I am a researcher and scientific I guess, and also very much and atheist my whole life but I know a lot of people that is religious and work in science.
So that are my comments for now.
Update:
- I did enjoyed some aspects of the book, like the dog, the relationship between Elizabeth and Madeline and the conversations about how difficult motherhood actually is.
- I really don't like the way scientists are portrait, like "can you pass me the sodium chloride?" Who says that? Like everything scientists do is about science
- I found the main character Elizabeth, Calvin and Madeleine very unrelatable. Am I expected to believe that Elizabeth made it to the university and then master by schooling herself in a library? Calvin had like 16 papers before 22 years old? And Madeleine can read at 3 years old and do other things that no kid can do at her age?
-I understand that being a women scientist was really tough back then, it still is, but I feel that if the book could have one or two more women scientists it could be more realistic, having only Elizabeth in the book and the fact that she is like a super genius felt very unrealistic. But I haven't finished the book so maybe there are more women scientists in the book
-in my opinion this books is very white liberal feminism. In this book there is Elizabeth the scientist, some secretaries and housewives, no more women, that is it, you either stay at your upper middle class home and raise kids or you were a women working alongside men, women have been working forever but not in the same position as men, neither same salaries but this idea that women were only housewives, oh I just remembered comparing being a housewives with slavery, I didn't like that, not at all
-Another thing, this idea that scientists are rational people that don't have any spiritual or religious beliefs is not real. I am a researcher and scientific I guess, and also very much and atheist my whole life but I know a lot of people that is religious and work in science.
So that are my comments for now.
Update:
- I did enjoyed some aspects of the book, like the dog, the relationship between Elizabeth and Madeline and the conversations about how difficult motherhood actually is.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a blast! It has been on my TBR probably since it debuted, and I overlooked it for entirely too long. If you're considering reading Lessons in Chemistry (or listening to it), PLEASE, GO FOR IT. Parts of this book will infuriate you but also will make your heart swell. PS 6:30 is the best!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment
I enjoyed it tremendously, but have found it an enlightening experience to read through the reviews on Goodreads. I definitely didn't engage critically with it whilst reading it, just got thoroughly absorbed. I'm cautious to call it escapism, given the bleaker moments - but would compare it to The West Wing, in terms of having laugh-out-loud humour alongside serious themes, all wrapped up in a bundle of progressive views. In short, it was exactly what I needed this week.
emotional
hopeful
informative
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:
Yes
Really liked this one! I wasn’t sure where it was going until the end. Kinda gave me Barbie girl boss vibes
challenging
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes