Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

32 reviews

briryder's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• 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

4.0

I loved this! No notes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

ktdakotareads's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Infidelity and Blood

amandareads666's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Grief and Classism

sandysmith's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A really enjoyable historical fiction of  woman scientist Elizabeth Zott who faces misogyny in the 1950's/1960's. A scientist who does not want to be married or have children falls in love with Calvin who dies leaving her single and pregnant. She had her research stolen and is fired from her scientist job, but lands herself a TV Cooking show that empowers women. I particularly liked the multiple points of view, especially the dog six thirty  Great stuff

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism

bookboxbabe's review against another edition

challenging hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

i loved this audiobook:):) the twists, the feelings, and the explorations of grief, motherhood, class, and being female in the 50/60s we’re all just *chef’s kiss*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Classism

Minor: Death of parent and Pregnancy

scmiller's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, and Car accident

vixenreader's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

Although a few things tie together in a nice bow, the strength of the cast of characters, especially our protagonist, and the themes of truth, change, and perseverance make this novel a crowd-pleaser. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Police brutality, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Abortion, and Classism

Be aware that there is discussions of marriage outside of wedlock, doubt in religion, bomb threats, and abuse of power in science, education, religious institutions, and television.

northernlightsly's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Abandonment, and Classism

Minor: Domestic abuse

arrow3002's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Lessons in Chemistry is a tale of a bad ass woman working against a very prejudice world, and I am absolutely here for it. It was such a fun read, and I really enjoyed the way Bonnie was able to tell Elizabeth's story through all the different chapters of her life. Throughout the book it will occasionally switch to a different character's perspective, and I found myself quite enjoying the change in pace. It added a lot more to the narrative instead of confusing the reader in the guise of character development. The women empowerment, that is the main driving force behind this book, was beautifully done. There were many points where I felt that gender discrimination was handled in a very elegant yet profound way that I don't see often. There is so much in this book that makes it a genuinely great read. I devoured the book in a couple of hours and was left feeling very satisfied with how everything played out in the end. Also, Elizabeth and Calvin’s relationship had my heart absolutely melting, and let’s not forget the absolute legend that is Six Thirty. I fell in love with all the characters and felt such a strong connection with each and every one of them, which is a very hard to accomplish. Despite all the good, there were a couple of personal issues I had with the book that kept it from being a 5 star. I will start of by saying I am bias when it comes to the topic I will be bringing up, and I understand that everyone will have a different opinion, and that is more than totally okay and welcomed. But I felt that there was a strong anti-religion message continued throughout the whole entirety of the story, specifically anti-Catholic. There were a lot of times that I felt like I was being ridiculed for my beliefs and a lot of the stereo types often circulated about the catholic church were very much present in the book. I will not deny that the things that occur in the book definitely do happen and are not right in ANY way. But if you are a person of faith, there is a lot said in the book that you will probably find very hurtful due to the point of view the author is coming from. I am a huge believer in the power behind science and how important it is to the betterment of everyone, but I also hold my religious beliefs at the same importance. I totally believe that you can rely on science AND God at the same time. Again, I understand where the author and the main character is coming from, and in no way invalidating their beliefs or experience. It just took away from the enjoyment I was having with the book so much so that I felt a need to comment on it. If you do not like the book then stop reading it and move on, but it is a point I want to acknowledge for those who are religious and want to read the book. Again, other than my problem with how the church is portrayed, the story is an empowering and inspiring tale of a women in STEM and had me feeling empowered by the end of it. I will definitely suggest this book to anyone who comes to me asking for a fun and witty read that will keep them from wanting to put it down. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide, and Blood

Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Gun violence, Rape, and Sexual content

silverhill's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Car accident and Gaslighting

Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Suicide, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism