Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

502 reviews

axmai's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Suicide, Grief, Sexism, Gaslighting, Car accident, and Misogyny

Minor: Homophobia, Body shaming, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse

melchncookies's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

I read along with the audiobook. I don’t typically love the last few chapters of books, but this one had me rapt until the last sentence. It ended at the perfect time, all hope and wonder, but I also wish it had gone on. I also recognize the book would have ended badly if it had. So, 5⭐️ doesn’t seem good enough, but it’s what we have. Best read of the year so far.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Sexual harassment, Grief, and Sexual violence

bookishpip's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Rape, Suicide, Sexism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual violence, Vomit, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Homophobia

Minor: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism

clare_dv's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Abandonment and Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse and Suicide

bookb1itch's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

I can't believe it took so long for me to actually decide to read this book.  Everyone i know has loved it, and i really enjoyed the TV series, but the read was MUCH better than anticipated.  I love that the book was even more feminist than the TV series.  And there was more 6:30.  What a genius character, with uncanny intelligence and self-doubt.  In my Book Club, we discussed book-inspired tattoos and inthis book I found my choice:  

“The librarian is the most important educator in school. What she doesn't know, she can find out. This is not an opinion; it's a fact. Do not share this fact with Mrs. Mudford.”  Not that I am likely to get a tattoo anytime soon...

I did not expect so many laugh out loud moments, many of which were at the expense of Mrs Mudford (who turns out to be a little more likeable in the series.)

I will be recommending this to everyone I know who isn't also late to this party.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Grief, and Rape

Moderate: Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit and Car accident

nat_kiverse's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Death, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Car accident, Grief, Homophobia, Rape, and Suicide

melanieripple's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexism, Death, and Misogyny

Moderate: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Suicide

kaileylebrun's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Grief, Bullying, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Death of parent, Body shaming, and Injury/Injury detail

tdouty97's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

It's just... like I get it but at the same time why? The plot is very convoluted but not enough to be charming? Why is this feminist book so much about a man? Why do 100 pages go by before the cooking show is any part of the story? Why do we get to know the dog's thoughts? Not quite sure how this one got so popular 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Rape, Grief, and Death

pengustorm's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Rape

Minor: Physical abuse and Suicide