Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

203 reviews

zombiezami's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

I have seen that this book continues to be popular, and I wanted to try it for myself. I adored the characters and the writing. I thought the book was paced well, but there were a few threads that were started and never went anywhere. For example:

Walter's crush on Harriet and Elizabeth's participation in the rowing team after her pregnancy

. I also felt that, although it was in character for Elizabeth to be antiracist because she finds racism and all other forms of bigotry to be illogical, there are no Black characters or other characters of color in the book. Finally, the author employs some words turns of phrase that were definitely not used in the 1950s/1960s: e.g. "fast forward to now."

Even with all these caveats, I enjoyed the book very much, and I would highly recommend it. The author does an excellent job of showing how structural sexism harms all of society, not just women. The tragedies in the book feel very complex and human.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Vomit, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexual assault, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Cursing

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Blood, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Outing, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Suicide, and Abandonment

Minor: Slavery, Sexual content, Gun violence, War, and Animal cruelty

laurenbaggy's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Death, Pregnancy, and Car accident

Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Outing, Grief, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Violence

rusina's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Death, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Car accident, Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Vomit, and Body shaming

Minor: Rape, Classism, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts

moonpotion's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This book is beautifully written and does a gorgeous (and heartbreaking) job at depicting the hurdles and pains women had to (and continue to) face without holding back. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicide, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Sexism

ehost's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Death, Grief, Self harm, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Suicide

popsan27's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Child death, Death, Rape, Misogyny, and Suicidal thoughts

belibu's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, and Car accident

anarchy7's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Grief

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

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Child death, Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Death of parent, Vomit, Suicide, and Domestic abuse

kickitupanotch7's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative mysterious relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

Phenomenal with extremely developed characters. Includes the most interesting perspective of a dog I’ve ever seen or heard. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Car accident, Sexism, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Gaslighting, Death of parent, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Emotional abuse

maddy_porter_27's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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

Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Rape, and Blood