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snazzy10101's review against another edition
5.0
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.
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
mandyjedi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
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
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
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
- 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
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent, Vomit, and Car accident
minisaucisse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexism, Death, and Rape
Moderate: Vomit, Emotional abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts
ronnir's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Grief, Car accident, and Rape
2shadowsdeep's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Gaslighting
caebrown's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Suicide, Gaslighting, Sexism, Rape, Misogyny, Blood, Death, and Pregnancy
good_names_dont_exist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Grief
Minor: Suicide and Domestic abuse
bites_of_books's review against another edition
- 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
Narratively there were a couple of things that seemed a bit forced, things that took me out of the story because they were presented in a way that just didn't fully work for me. That being said, I think the characters were really unique and interesting with really complex motivations. I liked the outspoken main character who sticks to her values and doesn't let romance or anything else get in the way of the things that matter most to her.
All in all this is a story of a chemist who happens to be a woman in the 1950s and all the obstacles that she must overcome to reach her goals. On the way she finds love, family, and friends, which was quite satisfying to read about. However, it's not an easy read there are difficult topics that are pretty hard to read so do check content warnings before reading!
Graphic: Car accident, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Blood, Child abuse, and Suicide