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A review by emilyjv
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Definitely thought this book would be a bit more like a romcom. The content warnings showed me this would not be the case so glad I looked at them.
I liked Elizabeth Zott as a character and I liked the questions she posed about marriage and religion. She seemed like she could also be on the spectrum which is nice representation to see in a book.
The story was a little slow. It kept my interest but it did take me a minute to finish the book. I really liked the authors writing style with the little vignette type stories.
I do think this will be a bit more enjoyable as a show so I’m glad I read it before the show releases.
I liked Elizabeth Zott as a character and I liked the questions she posed about marriage and religion. She seemed like she could also be on the spectrum which is nice representation to see in a book.
The story was a little slow. It kept my interest but it did take me a minute to finish the book. I really liked the authors writing style with the little vignette type stories.
I do think this will be a bit more enjoyable as a show so I’m glad I read it before the show releases.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Fatphobia, Suicide, and Vomit