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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

625 reviews

belleslibrary1012's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective slow-paced

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

2.5

Goodness, this book is the definition of perseverance. I almost gave it up and returned it to the library so many times. I could not believe a book with this following, all these awards and accolades...could be so terrible. It took exactly 214 pages to get interesting and ended before 400. The writing was dry, the chapters long, the characters forgetful. I found myself a few times having to go back and remember who someone was after being casually mentioned once four chapters ago. Needless to say, I had to work almost two full months to complete this book. Am I glad I did? Yes, because I do not like giving up on books. Also no, because I could have spent that time reading something that could grab and keep my attention full time. I'm interested to watch the adapted show and see how it gauges my attention. Perhaps this author isn't for me: regardless, it's done and I'm now ready for the next one.

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glevine927's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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megafayray's review against another edition

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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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appsinator's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.5

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tobiii's review against another edition

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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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withlivjones's review against another edition

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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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