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beetlady's review against another edition
2.5
Warm fuzzy read but also very white-feminist-happy-ending-esque
mel_smith's review against another edition
inspiring
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
coconutlongboi's review against another edition
3.0
i totally get why ppl love this book it just wasn’t really for me
alannaf182's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
emileejean's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
meggiemoo8's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
loganbreidenbach's review against another edition
4.0
I HATE to say it but I liked the show better…
mirthedh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I love the message the book is trying to convey, but to me the main character seems to be portayed too much as a stereotype of women in science (calculating her child's nutrients, takes everything literally, gets asked a question about 6:30 and starts to mansplain our timing system) . While the topics the story touches on are/were very realistic issues, I (as a woman in science) couldn't relate to Elizabeth's scientific way of handling life at all. To be fair I liked pretty much all of the side characters more than I liked Elizabeth, especially the dog. I understand what the author was trying to convey, but to me it seems ironic that Elizabeth is trying to break a certain stereotype, while she is portrayed as a stereotype herself. The book has a very wholesome ending tho, I'll give it that.
Moderate: Rape and Sexism
Minor: Grief and Suicide
samseaborn's review against another edition
5.0
I have never written a review on Goodreads before, ever. But this felt like the right book to do it for. I originally had read a sample of it (maybe 15/20 pages) a couple months back and just wasn't into it. I try to never read reviews to let them shape my opinions of things. Unfortunately, I didn't listen to myself for this one. I read some of the reviews and the lower starred ones seeped into my subconscious. But a couple months later, I decided to give it another go and I am so absolutely glad I did.
There are some beautiful building blocks in this novel. There are some really heavy hitting moments, some moments that are difficult to read. But there is so much love and understanding in this book as well. The characters are fleshed out, each their own person. Elizabeth is a modern woman in 1950's/60's America. And that can be seen as shocking and unrealistic to many while reading a period set piece of fiction. I honestly can see how that can be a turn off to a lot of people.
But, Elizabeth Zott is a complicated character, and if you only look at her on the surface level, then yes, she's difficult, rude, and unintentionally combative. But there is so much more to her. She is a loving mother, a determined careerist, a loyal friend, and an unapologetic moralist; in my opinion. And I do want to reiterate that this is: my opinion (clearly, as it's my review.) You may read this book and despise it, and you may agree with the lower reviews on here; and that's completely okay. Fiction is subjective, like any art form. You may not love this book, you may not even like it. But I do implore you to do one thing: give it a chance. Read it at your own leisure and form your own opinion. I think Elizabeth Zott deserves at least that much.
There are some beautiful building blocks in this novel. There are some really heavy hitting moments, some moments that are difficult to read. But there is so much love and understanding in this book as well. The characters are fleshed out, each their own person. Elizabeth is a modern woman in 1950's/60's America. And that can be seen as shocking and unrealistic to many while reading a period set piece of fiction. I honestly can see how that can be a turn off to a lot of people.
But, Elizabeth Zott is a complicated character, and if you only look at her on the surface level, then yes, she's difficult, rude, and unintentionally combative. But there is so much more to her. She is a loving mother, a determined careerist, a loyal friend, and an unapologetic moralist; in my opinion. And I do want to reiterate that this is: my opinion (clearly, as it's my review.) You may read this book and despise it, and you may agree with the lower reviews on here; and that's completely okay. Fiction is subjective, like any art form. You may not love this book, you may not even like it. But I do implore you to do one thing: give it a chance. Read it at your own leisure and form your own opinion. I think Elizabeth Zott deserves at least that much.
annapernille's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0