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A review by marjanabosnjak
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
4.0
I have to say that this was a refreshing, no-nonsense read. It was riveting, heartbreaking and captivating.
The first half of the book is usually the introduction to the characters and the world and familiarizing yourself with the story. I don't really like starting new reads that much for that exact reason and it felt a bit tedious to get into it.
However once the story gripped me, I was hooked. I couldn't stop. I became so invested in the life of Elizabeth Zott, who despite all the trials and tribulations doesn't let people dictate who she is, what she believes in or what she can achieve. She is a headstrong woman who knows her worth during an era where women only existed to compliment their husbands.
The only thing I didn't like was the whole family backstory both to her and Calvin Evans. But I was really invested in the whole TV show idea and how despite the men in her life trying to make her fit into their societally-acceptable box of a happy housewife, she ends up breaking out of it and being a voice for all the women who felt unheard and unseen. That was the story I was interested in, and inspired by.
So yeah, I have to say that this was a solid 4 star read. One I haven't had in a while because I'm so picky with book ratings these days.
The first half of the book is usually the introduction to the characters and the world and familiarizing yourself with the story. I don't really like starting new reads that much for that exact reason and it felt a bit tedious to get into it.
However once the story gripped me, I was hooked. I couldn't stop. I became so invested in the life of Elizabeth Zott, who despite all the trials and tribulations doesn't let people dictate who she is, what she believes in or what she can achieve. She is a headstrong woman who knows her worth during an era where women only existed to compliment their husbands.
The only thing I didn't like was the whole family backstory both to her and Calvin Evans. But I was really invested in the whole TV show idea and how despite the men in her life trying to make her fit into their societally-acceptable box of a happy housewife, she ends up breaking out of it and being a voice for all the women who felt unheard and unseen. That was the story I was interested in, and inspired by.
So yeah, I have to say that this was a solid 4 star read. One I haven't had in a while because I'm so picky with book ratings these days.