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schakett'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
4.5
moi_stephanie's review against another edition
2.0
An inviting window into the life of an increasingly known scientist.
Would've liked to see more of her life before the labo and how she chose science above anything else.
Got lost in several of the science bits, as it stays rather high level.
Would've liked to see more of her life before the labo and how she chose science above anything else.
Got lost in several of the science bits, as it stays rather high level.
geneticginger's review against another edition
informative
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
4.0
illinibaby's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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
sarah2019's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
I’d give this one of Benedict a solid 3.5-3.75 stars. I love Benedict’s novels of the unsung women heroes in history. I always learn something and this novel about Rosalind Franklin was no exception. I cannot imagine the abuse Rosalind endured being a female scientist in a male dominated industry. Shame on men like Watston, Crick and Wilkins for underestimating the ability and power and intelligence of a woman! Franklin was and is a true hero in the science community.
mentalstaples's review
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
4.0
kaos127's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
getlitwithnat's review against another edition
4.0
LOVES:
♡ Historical women in STEM
A few years ago, I read The Other Einstein and fell in love with the way Marie Benedict writes and provides stories about incredible women. Marie Benedict has a gift for being able to tell stories that brings wonderful women to life. I have since read most of her book and collected them.
Her Hidden Genius is a story about Rosalind Franklin and the work she had done involving DNA. Franklin was an amazing researcher with contributions to the scientific field that was dedicated to proving her theories involving the building blocks of living organisms. Since this does involve the life of her passion, it does involve a great number of scientific terminologies. The relationships that Franklin had with her associates, the climatic effect of her discoveries, and the tension between the other researchers illustrated the many challenges she faced as a woman in a man's world.
I would suggest to those interested in reading this book to go in without many expectations of it being a historical fiction novel, but rather more scientific-heavy. It is a story about a woman who perseverates on all obstacles thrown at her and the compelling discoveries she made. It is more character-driven than a narrative-driven one. Rosalind Franklin made significant contributions to the scientific world but did not get the credit she deserved.
Though I preferred Benedict's other novels, I am pleased to have been able to read this book as I discovered about Rosalind Franklin. I greatly admired her tenacity and recommend this book to anyone who are likes historical fiction with strong women and untold truths.
♡ Historical women in STEM
A few years ago, I read The Other Einstein and fell in love with the way Marie Benedict writes and provides stories about incredible women. Marie Benedict has a gift for being able to tell stories that brings wonderful women to life. I have since read most of her book and collected them.
Her Hidden Genius is a story about Rosalind Franklin and the work she had done involving DNA. Franklin was an amazing researcher with contributions to the scientific field that was dedicated to proving her theories involving the building blocks of living organisms. Since this does involve the life of her passion, it does involve a great number of scientific terminologies. The relationships that Franklin had with her associates, the climatic effect of her discoveries, and the tension between the other researchers illustrated the many challenges she faced as a woman in a man's world.
I would suggest to those interested in reading this book to go in without many expectations of it being a historical fiction novel, but rather more scientific-heavy. It is a story about a woman who perseverates on all obstacles thrown at her and the compelling discoveries she made. It is more character-driven than a narrative-driven one. Rosalind Franklin made significant contributions to the scientific world but did not get the credit she deserved.
Though I preferred Benedict's other novels, I am pleased to have been able to read this book as I discovered about Rosalind Franklin. I greatly admired her tenacity and recommend this book to anyone who are likes historical fiction with strong women and untold truths.
mariepie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0