Review by passionatereader78 - Lessons in Chemistry

passionatereader78 's review for:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is a challenging read. Bonnie explores the life of working women in the 50s and 60s. She brings the injustices that women faced during a time when women were expected to get married, have children, and run the home. Elizabeth Zott is a chemist. She loves everything about Chemistry. She is one of the brightest Chemist in her field. Unfortunately, she's in a man's world which sees her as a pretty face that should cater to the men around her. When she meets the love of her life who is also a coworker she is accused of "riding his coattails". This book will make you angry and sad.

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