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challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this book was so incredible
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Suicide
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is absolutely one of the best books I have read in a while. It is clever and emotional, and also empathetic. Although there are some people in this book who are just not great, the majority are treated as humans, with the good and the flaws included. It also emphasizes found family in a very touching way. And I know I will be saying in my life whenever I have a quandary, “what would Elizabeth Zott do?”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Gaslighting
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:
Yes
Enjoyable read but the characters are unrealistic and plot points are clumsy. Feels inauthentic. Dark subjects feel jarring in the way they are deployed as plot drivers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence
Moderate: Suicide
dark
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
No
An interesting story situated in the 1960s second wave of feminism as it pertained to white women in the United States. I can viscerally feel from my vantage point the anger Elizabeth feels when she's denied opportunity after opportunity. While frustrating and dark at times, overall the tone was light and tongue-in-cheek. I found the resolutions to be satisfying, and I enjoyed all the highlighted characters greatly. I really enjoyed the overarching message on seeing people for who they are, and not what their cultural script is. That theme reminded me of a Maya Angelou quote a friend shared with me a few years back: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That's why it's important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are". I have only seen that quote online portrayed as a warning against giving second chances in the spirit of self preservation, but I personally love the interpretation my friend shared with me: that Angelou is advising we take each other seriously, and de-center ourselves in our perception of others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Blood
funny
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Suicide
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
"Lessons in Chemistry" doesn't shy away from the tough stuff. While I connected with the relatable Elizabeth Zott, the book also dives into challenging themes, adding a layer of raw authenticity. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, with feminism as a guiding force. Oh and Six-Thirty the dog absolutely stole my heart, he really reminded me of one of my own loyal companions, Effie. A truly enriching read that I would recommend to anybody, just be sure to check the trigger warnings first!🌟📚
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide, Violence
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape