Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Kaikki on kemiaa by Bonnie Garmus

1375 reviews

snazzy10101's review against another edition

5.0

this book deserves every award it has and more. 
i feel represented by Elizabeth Zott and also by the need to want to know someone who died more than you did when they were alive. 

i’m so emotional. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Suicide

ari08's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Rape

Minor: Suicide and Sexual assault

kaseywendel's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

As another woman in science I immediately fell in love with Elizabeth Zott and even more with her daughter Mad. One of my favorite features was that a portion of the book was narrated by the dog, six-thirty.  It was brilliant!  If you're looking for a book with the main narrative that women can do whatever they want in life this is it.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Suicide

mandyjedi's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Infidelity

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, and Racism

gracefulraven's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

Moderate: Suicide, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Classism, Gaslighting, Body shaming, Grief, Death, Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Vomit

Minor: Car accident and Medical trauma

stephienovels's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, and Car accident

matildasaarinen's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Suicide

lalinamarie's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

There are five star books and then there are books that change you brain chemistry. No pun intended, this book joins that very rare list of mine. 

The beautiful and clever writing of  Bonnie Garmus had me hooked to this heartbreaking but inspiring story. I love the characters and how much this story made me feel.

And my very favorite thing about this book: six-thirty and his POV.

This book deserves all the hype it gets and more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Death, Death of parent, and Suicide

gothamballer39's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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

5.0

It took me a while to get into this book; not because it was uninteresting or poorly written, but because I was so incredibly angry at the almost ceaseless misogyny that the main character just kept facing. 

I'm so glad I stuck it out, though, because it paid off heavily in the end. 

I cried so much for Elizabeth as well as every woman who has been told she "isn't smart enough" or the other myriad ways to say "less than". 

The shifting perspectives (especially Six-Thirty's) made for a well-fleshed out and nuanced build up of the story and I really appreciated the blunt characterizations and descriptions. 

I can see why this book has been hyped up so much. 

It was well worth the read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual harassment

Minor: Suicide and Sexual violence

emily_demps's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide and Sexual assault