Reviews tagging 'Injury/Injury detail'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

112 reviews

romeo_juliet_'s review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

Lessons in Chemistry has a fascinating setting and a host of interesting supporting characters. Calvin, in particular, stands out as a loveable character whose backstory - and legacy - drives much of the novel. However, Elizabeth can be frustrating and few of her flaws are examined in detail; she reads a little like someone from 2022 has been dropped into the 1950s and early 1960s. The novel also overdoes several of the points it is trying to make whilst failing to address  other relevant topics.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail

Sexual violence, death and grief are graphic and consistent topics throughout the novel.

calicat42's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Self harm

annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

4.25

it's like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo but even better imo. i fell in love with Elizabeth Zott, whose experiences are painful to read and made me want to scream with indignation. in fact, (almost*) the whole cast was lovable—not just  "able to be loved", but rather, "no choice but to love". an engaging, many-threaded story full of heart that weaved into one for a rock-solid ending (for which i'm a sucker).

*except, to be honest, Walter Pine. i don't see how he was much better than the villainous men before him (Donatti and Lebensmal); maybe he was "just following orders", but as if that makes up for it. he's a devoted father, but what kind of daughter's role model is complicit in the mistreatment of women under his own purview? but of course he's ultimately

rewarded with a promotion—which i don't fault the writing for, it's prob the most realistic course of events unfortunately—but less believably, becomes bffs with Elizabeth at the drop of a hat

?? he may recognize the err of his ways, but did he follow that up with any significant changes, e.g. use his newfound power to uplift those he previously kept down? not that we know of. maybe i hold a grudge like Calvin but i don't really see how Walter redeemed himself.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Grief

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism

fowlkesem725's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring relaxing 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Abandonment

sarahkillian16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

julianh's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

lindseybarnett's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder

smkelly1997's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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

4.75

An incredible story about strong women, love, and chemistry. While reading I felt like I could go switch on the TV and was Supper at Six. I wanted to meet Elizabeth and watch her cook. While at the offset this book appears to be about Calvin and Elizabeth’s love story you quickly realize it’s not. Instead Calvin allows us to dive into and see a part of Elizabeth the world will never see. This story shows you the importance of finding your own family, fighting for yourself, and standing up for what you believe in. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

pipnewman's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

kirstenthom's review against another edition

funny tense slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism and Pedophilia