A review by lauraew333
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

emotional funny inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 I was sold this as a romance, but it's so much more than that! The main character grows up in the aftermath of second wave feminism and, as a chemist by trade, struggles to gain a place in a aggressively patriarchal United States. It isn't all triumph which makes it all the better. 
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