Chemistry by Weike Wang

Chemistry

Weike Wang with Julia Whelan (Narrator)

4 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2017 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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Chemistry by Weike Wang is ideal for readers seeking a wry, introspective exploration of academic pressures and personal identity, blending humor with poignant reflections on modern adulthood.

Description

Our unnamed narrator is three years into her post-grad studies in chemistry and nearly as long into her relationship with her devoted boyfriend, who has just proposed. But while his path forward seems straight, hers is ‘like a gas particle moving ...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 6,065 reviews

Moods

reflective: 82%

emotional: 61%

funny: 50%

sad: 30%

hopeful: 16%

challenging: 11%

dark: 11%

informative: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

inspiring: 8%

tense: 5%

relaxing: 3%

Pace

34% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
4% of readers chose A mix
94% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

49% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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