pkc 's review for:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

5.0

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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There’s really no way to describe the overall package that this book actually is. It’s a family drama, a treatise on the dangers of sexism, but crucially, a paean to hope. I’d give the trigger warnings a good read before you press on, but don’t miss out on this incredible, hopeful story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment