Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Eine Frage der Chemie by Bonnie Garmus

43 reviews

kcarney86's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Grief, Abandonment, Suicide, and Sexism

Moderate: Bullying, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Rape

Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Alcoholism

franklola's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Car accident, and Pregnancy

alisonannk's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Abandonment, Child death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Grief, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Car accident, Forced institutionalization, Animal cruelty, and Infidelity

cdubbs's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual content, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, Abandonment, Car accident, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Violence, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, and Homophobia

shainalite's review against another edition

funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Lessons in Chemistry is really a lesson. I took some notes from this book (quotes and facts about foods) as I was attending a chemistry class myself.
This book is a critique towards society, many things deemed as standard and normalcy in society were questioned here by our chemist main character, her daughter, her neighbor, and her intelligent dog. Topics such as marriage, motherhood, education (how awful Madeleine's teacher was!), family, passion, religion, journalism, entertainment, etc especially when it includes women in it  are brought up and challenged here. 
Everything is perfectly arranged and stitched into a story, the revelation is what closes the book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Excrement, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Grief, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual harassment, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Suicide, and Car accident

louise2000's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Rape, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Death

Moderate: Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, and Religious bigotry

trippalli's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense 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

4.75

An excellent feminist book set in the 50d, 60s..  the characters are amazing as is their love, loses and the community built in this story, from defiant smart children to scientist women and single dad's this pushes all the boundaries, these and many many more, that society has deemed okay and accepted, then and now.

The first chapter, or near beginning had a harsh rape scene. If that triggers you I'd skip the beginning.. The bum gets better and better and while rape is a valid real concern this scene is so realistic and horrifying, that while she fights him off I would've rather skipped it. Keep reading though this book is amazing and full of wonderful people and their stories. Please read it, just skip the beginning if rape is triggering 
A very good story, the warning flags are many but it's more in citing wrongs done and society and suicidal issues.. The family and community story overall is quite beautiful..a story of overcoming hardships and succeeding 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Abandonment, Forced institutionalization, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Rape

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Homophobia, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Eating disorder

Minor: Vomit, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Stalking, and Drug use

A very good story, the warning flags are many but it's more in citing wrongs done and society and suicidal issues.. The family and community story overall is quite beautiful..a story of overcoming hardships and succeeding

name_user's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Abandonment, Car accident, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Child death, and Pregnancy

Minor: Pedophilia

nialiversuch's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Abandonment, Rape, Sexual assault, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Pregnancy and Cursing

Minor: Sexual content and Vomit

kimveach's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I wish I could describe this book well enough to explain why I loved it so much.  It's so witty, funny, sad, touching, and relatable.  I didn't want the book to end and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind.  I'll be recommending this to many people.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Suicide