Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

1049 reviews

ninjazzy's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring medium-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

3.75

Historical fiction, a good casual read but felt a little bit disjointed at times. The characters feel flat (interactions rely too heavily on a certain trait or characteristic), though there is a bit of development which only happens near the end of the book. It feels like there are too many coincidental relations between the characters. The story feels like it's mainly driven mostly by things that happen to the characters rather than a personal exploration. 

The message and story are otherwise inspiring and hopeful, even though it gives a glimpse into the not-so-distant ugly past of what it was like to be a woman in the United States in the 50s and 60s. There are some really great zingers in the book as well that got a smile or chuckle out of me while reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Suicide and Vomit

serenity8576's review against another edition

reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

snazzy10101's review against another edition

5.0

this book deserves every award it has and more. 
i feel represented by Elizabeth Zott and also by the need to want to know someone who died more than you did when they were alive. 

i’m so emotional. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

mandyjedi's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal cruelty, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts

gracefulraven's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Minor: Medical trauma and Car accident

litnicheff's review against another edition

funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

My most reread book ever!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Sexual harassment

specialagentsteph's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Vomit, Car accident, and Death of parent

gothamballer39's review

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It took me a while to get into this book; not because it was uninteresting or poorly written, but because I was so incredibly angry at the almost ceaseless misogyny that the main character just kept facing. 

I'm so glad I stuck it out, though, because it paid off heavily in the end. 

I cried so much for Elizabeth as well as every woman who has been told she "isn't smart enough" or the other myriad ways to say "less than". 

The shifting perspectives (especially Six-Thirty's) made for a well-fleshed out and nuanced build up of the story and I really appreciated the blunt characterizations and descriptions. 

I can see why this book has been hyped up so much. 

It was well worth the read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual violence and Suicide

ronnir's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Grief, and Car accident

poisonviolet's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I've seen reviews of this book with people talking about how annoying Elizabeth Zott is because she refers to everyday items in their scientific terms. So I needed to come over here and tell them to stfu. Let's be real here, I'm sure Elizabeth Zott is on the autistic spectrum, but back then no one was going to label it. and why should they? She is clearly passionate about her work, so much so she takes it home with her. I think its rather endearing and if you don't whatever. That's not even the main point of the story. Science is used as a metaphor and to drive the story onward. The true root of this story is womanhood. So if you are complaining about her being annoying in 2024, maybe you're the problem!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Grief

Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment