Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

624 reviews

glevine927's review against another edition

emotional hopeful

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death and Sexual assault

Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy

megafayray's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Recommended by Rob, this is an excellent book! There were so many times I went to write down a line from the book, only to discover that it was an entire scene that was so incredibly well done that I wanted to hold onto the whole thing.
I loved the neighbour, Harriet, the most. Her strong personality and how she swept into the Zott family felt like wind. 
A particularly memorable line that Elizabeth Zott insisted on was "There's no such thing as an average housewife". I really appreciated the views on what it's like being a mother - oftentimes the struggles aren't shared as much as I think they should be, and there's enormous community and camaraderie in sharing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

appsinator's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexism, Grief, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide

tobiii's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Vomit, and Grief

withlivjones's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

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

4.25

This was exactly the book I needed to read given recent political events. I love a mystery that pieces itself together over the course of a book. I love women who refuse to comply with the patriarchy and eventually convince other women to stand in solidarity with them. I love prose that strikes a balance between lightheartedness and dryness. I love intelligent dogs - Six-Thirty is definitely my favourite character in the book. This was such a heartwarming read and definitely lives up to all the hype. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Grief

kellirogue's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Homophobia, Suicide, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism

kelsimarirobb's review against another edition

challenging funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

perth_is's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

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

greenan26's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Suicide, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts

summerdecembers's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Car accident, and Gaslighting