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melodyseestrees 's review for:
Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wish this book had been brave enough have more diverse characters. The beginning 2/3s of the book dragged for me but once I got past a certain point I was somewhat invested. I think the book had room to also depict the inequality of treatment amongst women of differing races and it just did not go where I had hoped it would.
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Car accident, Sexual harassment
Minor: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Death of parent
The dog has periodic spurts of panic, particularly in regards to his past with bombs.