Reviews tagging 'Eating disorder'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

34 reviews

bdunks's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Minor: Eating disorder

kailiyahknight's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, and Death of parent

jor24's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Sexism

Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

sfdogmom's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, and Vomit

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Minor: Bullying, Suicide, Stalking, and Death of parent

chrysanthxmum's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

oproy's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

I loved this book. I didn’t watch the show beforehand so it was all new to me. It was heartbreaking and inspiring without being corny. Although Elizabeth felt almost other-worldly, she was relatable.

And I liked that the ending was tied up in a neat little bow. Sometimes is nice not to have to guess.

Anyways, I would highly recommend this book and will honestly be recommending it to all of my friends in the near future.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Eating disorder

gracielou2000's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Car accident, and Death of parent

Minor: Addiction, Fatphobia, and Abortion

jcshells's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Excrement, Medical content, and Grief

0dtaylor's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. It is a great story and I loved the characters and points of view - but more than that it was a great narrative on the trials and tribulations of being a woman, especially at this point in history. It walks through many heartbreaks and traumas but also does not pretend to be anything but what it is. I loved the inspiration and encouragement for women to do anything and keep fighting the societal norms - it was a more STEM version of Barbie in that way. The final way to sell me is always with a story of love and loss - even better when you have a lovable dog involved. I would not normally haven picked this up but am so glad I did. I loved it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, and Suicide

Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault

Minor: Domestic abuse and Eating disorder

mrsmeowmix'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

One of the most riveting books I’ve ever read. Spoke to me on a molecular level. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Abandonment