A review by karalyndawn
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

challenging funny informative sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I adored this book! I was wary to start because I’m not a science person but despite that I enjoyed it so much. Six Thirty was my favorite character by far but Elizabeth offered a new female perspective I haven’t read before. She is so intelligent and strong and it was funny to listen to her conversations with other people because although she is book smart she often didn’t catch on to social “norms” in the time period and I loved it. I do wonder if Calvin and her would have been right for each other if things went differently but as she states at the end their love was “chemistry”. I didn’t particularly like the ending but I have trouble with endings in general.
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