melodyseestrees 's review for:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

4.25

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

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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. 

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Content Warnings

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.