A review by evdark
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The beginning was hard to get into and I found Zott so insufferable. The characters did not feel fleshed out and the messaging was very heavy handed. That being said, I did like the writing style and the idea of a chemist with a cooking show teaching women science like a feminist Alton Brown. But the book was instead a bash party of hate for white men and religious people. I understand people who hate religion or the stereotype that scientists are atheist. It made me feel icky after reading but there were parts of it that worked, little nuggets of insight and advice that stuck with me.