Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus

390 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

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"Set in 1960s California, this blockbuster debut is the hilarious, idiosyncratic and uplifting story of a female scientist whose career is constantly derailed by the idea that a woman's place is in the home, only to find herself starring as the ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80,796 reviews

Moods

inspiring 73%
emotional 70%
funny 53%
hopeful 48%
reflective 35%
sad 29%
informative 27%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 17%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 23%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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