Reviews

Lessen in chemie by Bonnie Garmus

swarnali2244's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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? No

2.75

laurenreads100's review against another edition

reflective medium-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

3.75

binetti's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

dreaminthepages's review against another edition

5.0

This was such a spectacular, fun, quirky, beautiful, empowering story! Loved every moment and was a fast and easy read. Loved the powerfule feminnist message and the main character, Elizabeth Zott was perfectly written and an inspirational character. I enjoyed how this book paid homage to women in pretty much STEM jobs who also juggle motherhood and other personal matters. As a hardworking ambitious woman myself who works in the clinical setting and works with a lot of science and research I truly appreciated the representation in this book.

I loved the relationship between Calvin and Elizabeth and loved how supportive of one another they were and it just goes to show behind every strong woman is an amazing and loving man!

Also the whole story gave me sort of Big Bang Theory mixed with Forrest Gump vibes for some reason! LOVE a story that features a beloved animal/pet in the cast of characters too and the fact that his name was Six Thirty was unique and he had a voice in the story! Very well executed!

A lot of the other surrounding characters were also lovable, I loved Harriet (who sort of reminded me of my amazing strong mum) and how she entered their lives and also Wakely seems like the sweetest, most good natured, grounded priest.

Really recommend this one, everyone should pick it!

loslibrosdeviry's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

madelix's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

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

3.5

itsharrietrj's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious sad 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

4.25

anniinha's review against another edition

reflective 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? Yes

4.0

maryhurrr's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative medium-paced

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

4.0

arianna_w's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

3.5