Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

959 reviews

kmsander4's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

The weaving of storylines, perspectives, and timelines is something I'm not usually a fan of but this book is nearly flawless in that sense. Garmus' style was so smooth I could easily transition from the voices of Elizabeth to Calvin to Six-Thirty to any of the other incredible side characters with ease.

It's also a beautiful story about life and how it goes on. Through pain and heartbreak, loss and immeasurable growth, it continues. And it also paints a spectacular picture of what family means. Whether it's biologic or filled with neighbours, friends, dogs, and acorns, it is perfectly yours - imperfections and all.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Sexual harassment, and Sexism

cocaworm1017's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

A must read for every woman, and preferably all as well. Every page was better than the last and only marked it as 4.75 instead of 5 because the ending felt rushed. Overall, this book will go down as one of my favorites.

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Vomit

the book contains a very graphic rape scene and belittling of the police after. The death of the love of her life is also very graphic, including descriptions of the scene as told by the dog.

welaneyding's review against another edition

Needlessly triggering

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Suicide, Death of parent, Death, Homophobia, Bullying, Grief, Rape, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

dclements19's review against another edition

challenging funny inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Homophobia, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

meera__'s review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Sexual harassment

sk8r2natls's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad fast-paced

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

4.75

Really enjoyed this book, though I don’t understand the obsession - primarily because I didn’t find the main character to be particularly relatable. It was well written and I loved the character development throughout. A big sign to me that many women today are craving permission to be the full expression of themselves. Overall a great book - especially for a new author - and a quick read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Death

flavicos's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Makes me appreciate even more the freedom I have in my personal and professional life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Car accident, and Rape

aqrio's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

worm_on_the_books's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Holy fuck. Wow. Just… wow. This book had me feeling so much, anger, frustration, hope, sadness, it had it all. 
The writing style was quirky which reflected the quirkiness of Elizabeth and I just loved the story from start to finish. In fact, I usually don’t like books written in a non-linear kinda fashion, but Bonnie Garmus has done a superb job in weaving this story.
This book had me gripped pretty much from the first page, I couldn’t put it down, and when I had to put it down I just thought about it. 
Not only did this book have me feeling things, it also made me think, truly think, about how this book isn’t set that long ago, and how this was the reality for women. I don’t think I’ve read a book in this era that quite handles it the way Bonnie Garmus did. 
Once again I will say wow, just wow.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Sexism, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Pregnancy

afternoondreamer's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective sad 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

This was a wild ride for me. I finished the book soo quickly and couldn't get myself to put it down. Its such an emotional story: funny, sad and anger-inducing at the same time. You really find yourself rooting for the main character and her loved ones. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, and Sexism

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Suicide, Body shaming, Religious bigotry, and Car accident