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A review by melodyseestrees
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
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: Rape, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Car accident
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Vomit, and Panic attacks/disorders
The dog has periodic spurts of panic, particularly in regards to his past with bombs.