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A review by andthensarahread
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Plot: 5
Engagement: 5
Characters: 5
Style: 4.75
Overall Rating: 4.94/5
Review: "Courage is the root of change—and change is what we’re chemically designed to do."
Stunning, stellar, powerful book. I had to take a minute and pull myself together because I've been sobbing for the last 40 minutes reading the end of this journey. This was, at the heart, a story about feminism, but there was SO MUCH more to it. Love, family, challenging the status quo, challenging yourself, standing up for what's right even in the face of adversity. It makes you grateful for what we have now in terms of rights, but also highlights the still present issues with women in the workforce and particularly in STEM. Each character was brilliantly written and believable--it almost felt like nonfiction. I love that Zott refused to compromise when it came to her morals and her intelligence. And then there were the beautiful surprises like Six-Thirty. Need I say more? 100% recommend reading this book. I'm buying it right now.
Engagement: 5
Characters: 5
Style: 4.75
Overall Rating: 4.94/5
Review: "Courage is the root of change—and change is what we’re chemically designed to do."
Stunning, stellar, powerful book. I had to take a minute and pull myself together because I've been sobbing for the last 40 minutes reading the end of this journey. This was, at the heart, a story about feminism, but there was SO MUCH more to it. Love, family, challenging the status quo, challenging yourself, standing up for what's right even in the face of adversity. It makes you grateful for what we have now in terms of rights, but also highlights the still present issues with women in the workforce and particularly in STEM. Each character was brilliantly written and believable--it almost felt like nonfiction. I love that Zott refused to compromise when it came to her morals and her intelligence. And then there were the beautiful surprises like Six-Thirty. Need I say more? 100% recommend reading this book. I'm buying it right now.