A review by cariad_llyfr
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book is simply a must-read. Elizabeth Zott is one of those characters who will stick with you forever, a real strong pioneer who is incredibly inspiring. Bonnie's writing is so easy, making science incredibly accessible and making you just fall in love with each of the characters, no matter how unconventional they are. 

It is a well-thought out book that really pushes you through a range of emotions - my main one was anger at how Elizabeth was treated and how society deemed it to not only be accessible but normal in the 1950's early 1960's. I absolutely have a book hangover now. 
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