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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
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