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Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Possibly my favourite non speculative fiction of the year!
Some stories are just as perfect and as tragic as real life, when all seems possible in this impossibly hard world then all is taken away to show us a different life.
Our heroine is a scientist in the 50’s, a woman with a fierce determination and no filter, a dashingly beautiful person inside and out, that seems unable to connect with others as they see only her gender and beauty. But, she won’t let herself lose track of her goal, to be a famous scientist, to make her mark. With a troubled past, it’s harder to trust and love, that is until she meets the head of the university’s lab, and in him finds a kindred soul, and along him also gains an unexpected pet that will be her companion, friend, protector and coparent.
But, don’t be mistaken, this is not a romance, this is a story of perseverance, terrible misfortune, found family, and above all else love and compassion, and also food and science.
When she’s left with the unexpected and unwanted love child, and unemployed because of it, a new chance arises, hosting a cooking tv show. Again, she will have to fight her ground, fighting the patriarchy and societal expectations, refusing to be the expected, and trudging forward with her own vision and ideas. Cooking is science, women deserve more and can want more.
It’s not any book that combine so many important themes, and with them creates such characters and plot. From self education, feminism, motherhood, professional ambition, to friendship, family, and even rowing, and of course, science and cooking. There’re also references to the civil rights as she battles with the pre imposed rules she herself is boxed in.
There’s a wonderful cast of characters with unexpected arcs, and so many joyful, hopeful and heart wrenching moments.
Too much to say, but I can’t spoil it, just need to underline I can’t recommend this book enough.
Some stories are just as perfect and as tragic as real life, when all seems possible in this impossibly hard world then all is taken away to show us a different life.
Our heroine is a scientist in the 50’s, a woman with a fierce determination and no filter, a dashingly beautiful person inside and out, that seems unable to connect with others as they see only her gender and beauty. But, she won’t let herself lose track of her goal, to be a famous scientist, to make her mark. With a troubled past, it’s harder to trust and love, that is until she meets the head of the university’s lab, and in him finds a kindred soul, and along him also gains an unexpected pet that will be her companion, friend, protector and coparent.
But, don’t be mistaken, this is not a romance, this is a story of perseverance, terrible misfortune, found family, and above all else love and compassion, and also food and science.
When she’s left with the unexpected and unwanted love child, and unemployed because of it, a new chance arises, hosting a cooking tv show. Again, she will have to fight her ground, fighting the patriarchy and societal expectations, refusing to be the expected, and trudging forward with her own vision and ideas. Cooking is science, women deserve more and can want more.
It’s not any book that combine so many important themes, and with them creates such characters and plot. From self education, feminism, motherhood, professional ambition, to friendship, family, and even rowing, and of course, science and cooking. There’re also references to the civil rights as she battles with the pre imposed rules she herself is boxed in.
There’s a wonderful cast of characters with unexpected arcs, and so many joyful, hopeful and heart wrenching moments.
Too much to say, but I can’t spoil it, just need to underline I can’t recommend this book enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Suicide