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A review by jei_reads_sometimes
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
The American synopsis and cover for this book feel at the very least misleading. I would not call this book laugh out loud funny. The CW rape that happens is chapter 3 caught me very off guard considering what I was sold.
The first half of it dragged quite a bit, it was honestly the second half that kept it from getting a lower score. The dog povs were always very jarring and the "feminism" of it felt flat. I know a lot of people really loved this book but I wish it were being marketed better. I don't think I was their target audience.
The first half of it dragged quite a bit, it was honestly the second half that kept it from getting a lower score. The dog povs were always very jarring and the "feminism" of it felt flat. I know a lot of people really loved this book but I wish it were being marketed better. I don't think I was their target audience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Car accident, Death, Rape, Sexism, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Suicide
Moderate: Medical content, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment