A review by sharrikloves
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I really enjoyed this. It’s deeply contrived and utterly ridiculous, but that’s what I loved about it. You definitely have to suspend your disbelief a bit and the feminism was at times quite heavy handed (and rather imperfect), but I’m not convinced this deserved the thorough lashing so many other reviewers have given it. 

It loses a star for the socio-political inaccuracy, shaming people for eating processed food, and generally sending the message that racism would end if we were all just more logical, a very frustrating liberal fallacy.
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