Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus

389 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

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Description

A delight for readers of Where'd You Go, Bernadette, this blockbuster debut set in 1960s California features the singular voice of Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career takes a detour when she becomes the star of a beloved TV cooking show.Chemi...

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Moods

inspiring 73%
emotional 70%
funny 55%
hopeful 49%
reflective 35%
informative 28%
sad 28%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 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: 7%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

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4.26

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