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caitie_joy 's review for:
The Chemist
by A.A. Dhand
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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 book was not a comfortable read—it was dark, it was personal, and it felt so real that at times I had to close it and compose myself.
It’s not a book I would have chosen for myself if I were browsing in a bookstore, simply because of how realistic the crime scenes and characters were. But once I started, I felt as if I was walking alongside each of the characters. The actions against them were so believable that it could have been happening to anyone around you. The story shows the fine line between good and bad, and the battles you are willing to fight to protect your loved ones.
Idris Khan is truly an intense, morally grey character—pushed into a corner and relying on his knowledge and pure adrenaline to fight his way out of gruesome situations, protecting both himself and those he loves. His backstory, and those of the other characters, were heartbreakingly beautiful. Many tears were shed while reading.
This book captures how strong yet vulnerable people can end up in situations they never wanted to be in.
The journey pulls you in so deeply that you feel every heartbeat of the characters. The realistic setting of Leeds, and the people who depended on “The Chemist,” were portrayed with such intentional detail that you can tell they were inspired by A.A. Dhand’s own experiences as a pharmacist in dangerous areas.
The ending was shocking—I truly did not see it coming. It’s a brilliant conclusion that sets the stage for the next books in the series.
The only negative is that there are times when it feels confusing on whose perspective you are currently reading.
It’s not a book I would have chosen for myself if I were browsing in a bookstore, simply because of how realistic the crime scenes and characters were. But once I started, I felt as if I was walking alongside each of the characters. The actions against them were so believable that it could have been happening to anyone around you. The story shows the fine line between good and bad, and the battles you are willing to fight to protect your loved ones.
Idris Khan is truly an intense, morally grey character—pushed into a corner and relying on his knowledge and pure adrenaline to fight his way out of gruesome situations, protecting both himself and those he loves. His backstory, and those of the other characters, were heartbreakingly beautiful. Many tears were shed while reading.
This book captures how strong yet vulnerable people can end up in situations they never wanted to be in.
The journey pulls you in so deeply that you feel every heartbeat of the characters. The realistic setting of Leeds, and the people who depended on “The Chemist,” were portrayed with such intentional detail that you can tell they were inspired by A.A. Dhand’s own experiences as a pharmacist in dangerous areas.
The ending was shocking—I truly did not see it coming. It’s a brilliant conclusion that sets the stage for the next books in the series.
The only negative is that there are times when it feels confusing on whose perspective you are currently reading.