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A review by lavender_evie
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Most enthralling yet maddening and depressing book I have ever read. It taught me things abour science, reflected the real world to a disturbing level and was also fictional so I just wish multiple characters were real and could have actually had this effect on the world. Having 6:30 the dog narrate some parts was also a surprising highlight as I have never seen a book deploy this plot device before. I think this one will stick with me and now I want to experience it more I will just have to watch the show. There is a long list of trigger warnings though so reader's beware.
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death, Car accident, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Grief, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Abandonment, Death of parent, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Rape