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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. For context, I was born around the time period of this book. I have no doubt that the male entitlement portrayed was pretty much the norm - it was palpable throughout my working life.
This is a story about true love, the kind which doesn't bend to conform to social norms, when two highly intelligent people really love each other and don't place limits on them. Both the main characters are flawed, and like most other people of that time, doing their best to make the world a better place.
In passing, it deals with many of the key issues of our time: personal identity, inequality, sexism, rape, illegitimacy, intellectual theft, the struggles of a single parent, domestic violence, grief, and the unspoken but standard practice of women being undermined, demeaned, and relegated to roles far below their educational and intellectual capability. There are others; these are the ones which stood out for me.
“Children, set the table. Your mother needs a moment to herself.” is one of many quotes which I hope is repeated through many generations.
I love that Elizabeth Zott finds a way to stay true to her own personal identity, even though her career path seems to change radically.
Lessons in Chemistry is on my list of books to give to the people I love.
This is a story about true love, the kind which doesn't bend to conform to social norms, when two highly intelligent people really love each other and don't place limits on them. Both the main characters are flawed, and like most other people of that time, doing their best to make the world a better place.
In passing, it deals with many of the key issues of our time: personal identity, inequality, sexism, rape, illegitimacy, intellectual theft, the struggles of a single parent, domestic violence, grief, and the unspoken but standard practice of women being undermined, demeaned, and relegated to roles far below their educational and intellectual capability. There are others; these are the ones which stood out for me.
I love that Elizabeth Zott finds a way to stay true to her own personal identity, even though her career path seems to change radically.
Lessons in Chemistry is on my list of books to give to the people I love.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexism, and Death of parent
The Premonitions Club by Gwendolyn Womack
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
5.0
The Premonitions Club was one of the best pieces of YA fiction I've read in a couple of years. I loved that the characters were well developed, and the plots was believable, even with the surprise twists and turns it takes as a group of high school classmates come together and bond as they grapple with a rogue government official who they learn has affected their families.
As the title suggests, this tale revolves around premonitions. If the internet is to be believed, up to 40% of people say they have had at least one. Gwendolyn Womack weaves a situtable YA tale, which I believe older folk will enjoy as well.
I finished it overnight because I could not wait to see what happens next. Although this is a standalone book, I hope Gwendolyn Womack finds ways of weaving it into her next YA fiction.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Out of interest, I found out in England, there was an actual Premonitions Bureau, but that's not part of this story.
As the title suggests, this tale revolves around premonitions. If the internet is to be believed, up to 40% of people say they have had at least one. Gwendolyn Womack weaves a situtable YA tale, which I believe older folk will enjoy as well.
I finished it overnight because I could not wait to see what happens next. Although this is a standalone book, I hope Gwendolyn Womack finds ways of weaving it into her next YA fiction.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Out of interest, I found out in England, there was an actual Premonitions Bureau, but that's not part of this story.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Trilogy by Stieg Larsson
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5