Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

104 reviews

megs1370's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was a really quick, enjoyable read! The author's voice is delightfully snappy and the main character is witty AF, but without meaning to be, which is a fantastic combination.

If you want some deep treatise on feminism, this isn't quite it. Things will be wrapped up in a nice bow before you put the book down. So if you want something that has lots of payoff for the sad parts, that makes you think but doesn't leave you frustrated, or that makes you feel just a little bit better by the end - this book is absolutely for you.

The main characters are smart, but not annoyingly so. Side characters get the most development, which is not my preference but worked well enough here. All in all, it's a very cozy book and I thoroughly enjoyed my read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicide, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Car accident, and Homophobia

caitlinvdj's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Physical abuse

Minor: Self harm, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Domestic abuse, War, Toxic relationship, and Racism

andisnalls's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

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

bookwormcat's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Car accident, Sexual assault, Sexism, Bullying, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Rape, Misogyny, and Grief

ruusaer's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Misogyny

Moderate: Suicide, Death, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Drug use, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, and Eating disorder

alisafrancyne's review against another edition

dark hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

I wanted to read this book bc it seemed to be a good story with a little bit of romance and some humor. There was no humor. Elizabeth Zott is an oh so serious character and has gone through a lot. Nothing in the book was funny, not even darkly funny. Calvin Evans was the best character

I wish they didn’t kill him off so early. His death was confusing I had to read it a few times…did he get shot or ran over?

. Her daughter Mad is the second best character. If she had a spin off book, I’d probably read it. Just with a little bit less of Elizabeth Zott. I just don’t like her as the main character. I really wish I could have gave it more stars but it’s hard to. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Rape, and Religious bigotry

anniebraves's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Rape

lillianannivey's review against another edition

Hated it.  Did not care to finish.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Sexism, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Rape, and Physical abuse

lavender_evie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• 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? Yes

5.0

Most enthralling yet maddening and depressing book I have ever read. It taught me things abour science, reflected the real world to a disturbing level and was also fictional so I just wish multiple characters were real and could have actually had this effect on the world. Having 6:30 the dog narrate some parts was also a surprising highlight as I have never seen a book deploy this plot device before. I think this one will stick with me and now I want to experience it more I will just have to watch the show. There is a long list of trigger warnings though so reader's beware. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death, Car accident, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Grief, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Abandonment, Death of parent, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Rape

maddie_luvs_books's review against another edition

emotional funny informative tense slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault