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Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Not what I expected but a really good read. Going in, there was alot of hype, knowing many people read it during the summer. The cover implies that it would be a light read but don't be fooled! This book has a few dark themes!
I really enjoyed the emotional relationship between Elizabeth and Calvin, their story is beautiful and heartfelt. The writing on friendship and connection was my favourite part of the story, but the overall message of feminism was fabulous and quite refreshing for the time period. The novel is very visual and I can see why it would be great to adapt to screen. Maybe this novel would have been better as a screenplay? However this didn't deter my enjoyment. I would definitely recommend this book and will keep an eye out for future novels by the author.
I really enjoyed the emotional relationship between Elizabeth and Calvin, their story is beautiful and heartfelt. The writing on friendship and connection was my favourite part of the story, but the overall message of feminism was fabulous and quite refreshing for the time period. The novel is very visual and I can see why it would be great to adapt to screen. Maybe this novel would have been better as a screenplay? However this didn't deter my enjoyment. I would definitely recommend this book and will keep an eye out for future novels by the author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism
Moderate: Death, Car accident, Death of parent