A review by meg_
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

challenging emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I absolutely LOVED this book. The way that the plot and characters are so well fleshed out right fromt he start was so well done and made the story so believable throughout. I genuinely felt like these could all be real people, despite some of the less believable elements of the plot. The main characters of the story were so enjoyable to read, but the author also builds out the personalities and worlds of each of the side characters and it further contributes to how real everything within the story feels. 

The main elements of the book that I adored was the soulmate relationship between Elizabeth and Calvin. The development of their connection and their relationship as a whole was a joy to read. I love them. I also loved 6:30 and the strangeness of his influence within this family and within the narration of the story. It was such a unique, yet fun part of the book. Lastly, I think that the depth of the characters and the themes of the story were very meaningful and made these beautifully written characters that much more enjoyable to read. 
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