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zombiezami's review against another edition
4.25
Even with all these caveats, I enjoyed the book very much, and I would highly recommend it. The author does an excellent job of showing how structural sexism harms all of society, not just women. The tragedies in the book feel very complex and human.
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Vomit, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexual assault, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Cursing
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Blood, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Outing, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Suicide, and Abandonment
Minor: Slavery, Sexual content, Gun violence, War, and Animal cruelty
laurenbaggy's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexism, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Death, Pregnancy, and Car accident
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Outing, Grief, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Violence
madelynowil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Death, Car accident, and Sexism
Minor: Outing, Pregnancy, and Religious bigotry
briryder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Vomit, Outing, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Suicide, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Death, Classism, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse
lasunflower's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It is written in a witty way, but I wouldn't say funny. The cooking show doesn't form much content of the book: it doesn't become a thing until halfway through and even then isn't much of the content. Be aware that the book from the beginning dives into dark themes: ca page 20 is a rape scene and not much later is a conversation hitting on themes of suicide, child rape, abandonment, death of parents etc. I understand why Garmus did this (as it occurred at the beginning of Zott's career) but it was too jarring, especially considering what I was expecting the book to be about.
Overall, I liked how it was written, though some scenes were a bit strange. Like the cafeteria scene was a bit strange to hear from the perspectives of people not otherwise on the book (and happening early on, nearly put me off the book) or the chapters from the dog's perspective too. I think if these chapters were cut, the book would have flowed a lot better. Sometimes they felt like Garmus was just trying to be quirky instead of give new perspectives.
This book has given me lots of food for thought.
Just so others are aware, this book focuses on the white straight woman experience only. I commend Garmus for not doing too many themes in the book, but just for readers to be aware, as it is a recent feminist book, but isn't reflective of third wave intersectional feminism.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Death, Rape, Car accident, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Grief
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Confinement, Pregnancy, Outing, Alcoholism, Suicide, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
microbemom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, Death, Misogyny, and Rape
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, and Child abuse
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, and Vomit
goldyyy's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Death, and Sexism
Moderate: Pregnancy and Suicide
Minor: Racism, Death of parent, Car accident, Outing, and Child death
satsumaorange's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
This book was fantastic, compelling, and simultaneously infuriating. Every other page, I felt myself coming to Elizabeth's defense on every side. It angered me so deeply the way she was treated, that I started bookmarking every time someone said or did something genuinely kind to her. Total number: 20. If you are sensitive to sexism, I'd advise you to brace yourself.
HOWEVER.
Elizabeth was a compelling character to me, and I kept reading just to watch her shine as herself despite her hardships. Some people may have issues with her pragmatic, blunt, and very literal personality, but I actually really enjoy characters like Elizabeth! I choose to interpret her mannerisms as indicative of autism, which made her relatable and endearing to me.
If you have been turned away by the cover, I do encourage you to try Lessons in Chemistry. It's a wonderful story of empowering women, overcoming enormous adversity, and finding the true meaning of family.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Classism, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting
Minor: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Child death, Outing, Death of parent, Vomit, Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
varo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexism
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, Suicide, Outing, and Grief
laurenkimoto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
I found the writing style and structure fun. Six Thirty gave me The Art of Racing in the Rain vibes and I’m here for it.
Graphic: Misogyny, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Vomit, Pedophilia, Death, Suicide, Abandonment, Homophobia, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Outing, and Death of parent