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494 reviews
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Racism and War
Minor: Gun violence
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Violence, Murder, and Body horror
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
The appendices at the end of the book were great providers of extra context — though I really struggled to fully grok the one on religion — and watching the 2021 Dune: Part I film, which was excellent, really helped to increase my appreciation for this story.
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Death, Genocide, War, and Violence
4.0
Graphic: Colonisation
Moderate: Racism
3.75
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I enjoyed getting immersed in Kitty and Claude's story, immediately transported to the 1940s and the small, dusty town of Goldfield, Nevada!
Not being religious, I did struggle with the main themes surrounding God and faith. However, the protagonists' beautiful story still shone through!
Graphic: Terminal illness, Cancer, Abandonment, Pregnancy, and Child death
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked the book! I liked the letter structure and appreciated all of the themes covered. I certainly did not expect to laugh out loud at parts, especially so early on. Those who've read the book or seen one of the film adaptations might guess at what was the cause of this!
Didn't have as much of an emotional pull as I thought it would have though!
Graphic: Death, Police brutality, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Racism, Domestic abuse, Rape, Colonisation, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Incest, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Classism and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
(Wanna go watch When Harry Met Sally now!)
Graphic: Sexual content
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I said: "I love this! I want to do this too! You choose me a book!"
And she chose me Lessons in Chemistry. I knew nothing about what this book was about except for the fact that maybe there was some cooking involved because of a marketing stand I saw of it at the London Book Fair.
My friend told me the book was many things and boy was she right!
The humour, the emotion, the shocking moments, the reflective moments, the life lessons. Just brilliant and filled with quirky fun! I had several out-loud chuckles and smiles. Even one gasp. Lots on public transport.
Will definitely be looking out for whatever Bonnie Garmus releases next!
Graphic: Sexual assault, Grief, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Bullying, Vomit, and Pregnancy