A review by 0dtaylor
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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

5.0

I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. It is a great story and I loved the characters and points of view - but more than that it was a great narrative on the trials and tribulations of being a woman, especially at this point in history. It walks through many heartbreaks and traumas but also does not pretend to be anything but what it is. I loved the inspiration and encouragement for women to do anything and keep fighting the societal norms - it was a more STEM version of Barbie in that way. The final way to sell me is always with a story of love and loss - even better when you have a lovable dog involved. I would not normally haven picked this up but am so glad I did. I loved it. 
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