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A review by klosterphobia
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Overhyped and mis-advertised. This is NOT a comedy or a romance book.
The writing is fine, but the story was slow, cliche, and very heavy handed. It became preachy very quickly. The sexism was overdone straying into cartoonish villains.
I personally hated the dog’s perspective, and I hated all the talk of rowing.
The writing is fine, but the story was slow, cliche, and very heavy handed. It became preachy very quickly. The sexism was overdone straying into cartoonish villains.
I personally hated the dog’s perspective, and I hated all the talk of rowing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexism, and Suicide