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annejames13 's review for:
Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is the best book that I have ever read/listened to in my life, and that is the honest truth. It speaks so truthfully to the female experience, even nowadays despite the setting being in the 50s-60s, with women being treated as less than men. I love the determination of the protagonist against persistent obstacles. She is equality personified, and I aspire to be as bold/unapologetic as her.
I had the fortunate experience of listening to this as an audiobook with an exclusive interview between Pandora Sykes and the author Bonnie Garmus at the end. I love how she explains her process for writing this book. I also now know that this has been adapted into a show, which I will be watching soon!
I highly recommend this to any woman, young or old, of any background, with any profession. I have already sent a copy of this to my out of town best friend. Cannot sing high enough praises for “Lessons in Chemistry.”
I had the fortunate experience of listening to this as an audiobook with an exclusive interview between Pandora Sykes and the author Bonnie Garmus at the end. I love how she explains her process for writing this book. I also now know that this has been adapted into a show, which I will be watching soon!
I highly recommend this to any woman, young or old, of any background, with any profession. I have already sent a copy of this to my out of town best friend. Cannot sing high enough praises for “Lessons in Chemistry.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment
Minor: Cursing, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Abandonment