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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

27 reviews

jcshells's review

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

1.0


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0dtaylor's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. It is a great story and I loved the characters and points of view - but more than that it was a great narrative on the trials and tribulations of being a woman, especially at this point in history. It walks through many heartbreaks and traumas but also does not pretend to be anything but what it is. I loved the inspiration and encouragement for women to do anything and keep fighting the societal norms - it was a more STEM version of Barbie in that way. The final way to sell me is always with a story of love and loss - even better when you have a lovable dog involved. I would not normally haven picked this up but am so glad I did. I loved it. 

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mrsmeowmix's review

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emotional hopeful 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

5.0

One of the most riveting books I’ve ever read. Spoke to me on a molecular level. 

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megs1370's review

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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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ruusaer's review against another edition

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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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helena_chris's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

I just really loved this book. Feminist and strong, this book really does paint a very believable alternate history. 

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ahawkins11's review

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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


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chloebaboey's review

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emotional funny inspiring reflective

4.0


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freul's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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? No

5.0


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bookwormess's review

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challenging dark emotional sad slow-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? Yes

3.5

This is a good book, I recognize that. However, it was a really hard one to get into. It took me to about 250 pages to feel compelled by the story. I feel that there are other books that I was able to get into more even though I gave them lower star ratings. I wouldn’t read this book again, but it is well-written for sure. 

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