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A review by reading247n
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
fast-paced
3.75
Loved the premise. The MC was a little bit of a Mary Sue but still loveable. I felt like I was listening to the author speak rather than her characters, which would have been fine if it wasn’t multiple characters and set in the 21st century.
Sometimes, the author employs the “Duh!” method to convince her readers, which makes it less open minded than I would hope. It is a lazier method of discussion that only affirms already held beliefs of a group and attempts to alienate the others who disagree or see it from a different angle. Eg: It lightly speaks about the stupidity stemmed from culture and religion in manner similar to “2+2=5”.
There were also some contradictions. One second being a housewife is not considered real work and and then next second it is. I truly believe in seeking knowledge, but the book seems to hold the opinion that it is not counted unless you monetise it and are in the workforce. I feel like there was not enough separation between seeking knowledge and working. They are not the same.
The story read like a fun essay with too many arguments with too little discussion. It would have been better if the characters had more individuality and realism (especially Mad and six thirty).
Nonetheless, I enjoyed reading this story and it’s characters. My favourite aspect of the story was the cooking is chemistry section and the importance of knowledge. If it had a sequel, I would read the next book.
Sometimes, the author employs the “Duh!” method to convince her readers, which makes it less open minded than I would hope. It is a lazier method of discussion that only affirms already held beliefs of a group and attempts to alienate the others who disagree or see it from a different angle. Eg: It lightly speaks about the stupidity stemmed from culture and religion in manner similar to “2+2=5”.
There were also some contradictions. One second being a housewife is not considered real work and and then next second it is. I truly believe in seeking knowledge, but the book seems to hold the opinion that it is not counted unless you monetise it and are in the workforce. I feel like there was not enough separation between seeking knowledge and working. They are not the same.
The story read like a fun essay with too many arguments with too little discussion. It would have been better if the characters had more individuality and realism (especially Mad and six thirty).
Nonetheless, I enjoyed reading this story and it’s characters. My favourite aspect of the story was the cooking is chemistry section and the importance of knowledge. If it had a sequel, I would read the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape