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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

markmweber's review against another edition

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3.0

If you just read the description of this book you wouldn't realize how much it's about rowing or how much is written from the perspective of a dog. I liked the parts where it was the show Julia on HBO Max

rmarow's review against another edition

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4.0

Saw other reviews about how this was not realistic for the times, that personally did not bother me as this is obviously a fiction novel. I loved it. I could not put it down and so enjoyed the strong, female protagonist. There were difficult topics covered and overall I found the story heartwarming and truly enjoyed reading it.

melissalac's review against another edition

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1.0

DNF… barely got to chapter 4. Someone else said it seems like this is about a woman who time traveled from modern times to the 60s and that seems accurate. It’s not really believable and the rape scene in Chapter 3 really just turned me off.

emilyacollins123's review against another edition

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2.0

Honestly I thought the story was good but the writing style was just really annoying

rthander13's review against another edition

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3.0

In a perfect world, I would have had the ability to assign 3.5 stars. Perhaps it’s because this novel followed “Demon Copperhead”??I don’t know. It was fine.

Although Elizabeth Zott is a FORCE, and was a delight to get to know.

linzbullreads's review against another edition

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funny inspiring 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

5.0

cortesam2's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

alexispsimpson's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.25

sophiabarrygordon's review against another edition

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funny inspiring 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? Yes

4.25

ashrove's review against another edition

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4.0

A really charming, and at times infuriating, novel about a woman determined not to kowtow to societal expectations of a woman in the 1960s trying to make her way in the world of academic chemistry. I wish Elizabeth Zot really existed.