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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
3.5
emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

  • This book had a bit of a slow start for me, the tone and humor was jarring in the first half with all the events the book opens with
  •  but by the second half I was hooked, devoured the book in one sitting, and really fell in with the style- its footing was found and it was a fun time. 
  • I still have my criticisms, i think some dynamics took too sudden a turn, without much development or reason
  • Some characters are cartoonish- especially a book that feature 1 character who is forward present day thinking it gets jarring - this was hovering by a 2 star rating especially with the early on death scene and its outrageous nature 
  • But then I devoured the latter half , it really found its pacing during the TV Arc and i really enjoyed it so I have a dilemma 
  • ultimately the experience was moving- this was an engaging read with charm and I can’t wait to see it brought to life on screen- not the greatest I’ve read, definitely think it was a bit too hyped for me going in- glad I read it tho 

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