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A review by pkc
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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.
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Suicide, Medical content, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Grief, Death, Rape, and Sexual harassment