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katelynaceae's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Sexism
jgillit's review against another edition
informative
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
5.0
If you like learning about women in science, this book is for you!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Cancer
elizastiles's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death
blackbird08's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
nahae's review against another edition
informative
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? No
3.5
I enjoyed how Rosalind Franklin’s dedication to science was portrayed in the book. There’s also a decent ongoing thread on how women in science have been/continue to be treated. It was informative to follow Dr. Franklin’s life/research timeline. However, her character and plot otherwise felt simple. I felt that the focus on her romances was unnecessary and rather reinforced classically sexist tropes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Cancer
msjk427's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Marie Benedict has a way of bringing these oft-overlooked historical women to life. Her atmospheric writing and conveyance of emotions and passions make for an immersive read. This book in particular had a lot of science in it and I thank my previous job where I edited technical books on materials science for my limited understanding of x-ray diffraction and crystallography. Rosalind Franklin's story is beautiful and inspiring, but also tragic. If you enjoy delving deep into history, and in this case science, then this read is a lesiurely paced one to endeavor.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Sexism
Minor: Death and Infidelity
oceanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another interesting book by Marie Benedict! I love that she chooses lesser known women in history for these books. Rosalind Franklin’s name does ring a bell for me, though I’m not sure from where. I didn’t know anything about her life. A lot of interesting science involved, too. The pacing was a bit wonky in places, but I enjoyed each phase of her life that was told.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Death
pagesandplannersabroad's review against another edition
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
carolinebrooks's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Death
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