mollymcnew 's review for:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

5.0

emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This book kept me guessing. It started with small moments that unfolded into large meaningful lives that brilliantly feathered together into a satisfying conclusion. We would all be better if we were more like Elizabeth Zott. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment