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jeeva_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
*4.75 stars*
This book was such a delight. It has been different from all other books I have read this year and surprisingly refreshing. It was frustrating at times too. Not because it was bad, but because this type of thing is still happening in this century. Only that the synopsis described it as a laugh out loud book. But it wasn't that funny even though I didn't laugh out loud in certain places. That's why I gave it 4.75 stars just shy out of 5.
This book was such a delight. It has been different from all other books I have read this year and surprisingly refreshing. It was frustrating at times too. Not because it was bad, but because this type of thing is still happening in this century. Only that the synopsis described it as a laugh out loud book. But it wasn't that funny even though I didn't laugh out loud in certain places. That's why I gave it 4.75 stars just shy out of 5.
fecci23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mklug's review against another edition
DNF. I don’t understand the hype! I got 10 chapters in and was so bored! I had to force myself to even get that far and I told myself I wasn’t going to keep reading books this year that I’m not enjoying!
gabriela_jaramillo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
femiamarisa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
kolson687's review against another edition
2.0
After reading several thoughtful negative reviews I had decided Lessons in Chemistry was probably not for me. Then my book club chose it as our October pick so I decided to go ahead and read it for myself. I have to say as a Christian it saddens me that this book is so popular with it’s clear message that atheists are the smart ones and anyone who believes in God is at best naive and at worst corrupt or just plain stupid. The ever present atheist themes aside I found the novel overall mildly amusing and enjoyed Elizabeth and Calvin’s sweet romance. The story itself demonstrated well how women in science were not taken seriously in that time period. I did think Elizabeth’s constant feminist lectures a bit unnecessary.
djuner's review against another edition
4.0
Wspaniała, feministyczna opowieść o inteligentnej kobiecie, która z całych sił stara się pokazać, że mimo uprzedzeń, miejscem kobiety może być jednocześnie kuchnia i laboratorium. Porusza wiele ważnych aspektów naszego społeczeństwa jak i życia samego w sobie, jednocześnie będąc napisana z wyjątkowym humorem. Nie jest ona tak dynamiczną historią jak myślałam, ale uważam, że każdy kto interesuje się naukami ścisłymi odnajdzie się w niej idealnie.
meganclark's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kvran's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Sexual assault