A review by rivertonrat
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Quick read. Mixes 21st century feminism with mid-20th century misogyny.  Cartoony characters... Super smart, super good looking, athletically gifted, etc, precocious kids and dogs. Equal rights in the workplace has transformed into a new issue:  dual incomes are now required for a modicum of security in the United States, but the infrastructure required to support such an economic model (i.e. affordable childcare,  subsidized parental leave, strong workplace protections, etc) have yet to materialize. Admittedly, this is not the point of the book as it is pretty light and breezy, but  it seemed kind of glib - 4 year old is self sufficient, plus a neighbor magically appears for child care, for instance.