Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Eine Frage der Chemie by Bonnie Garmus

70 reviews

leahdanielle131's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Sexual assault

Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Blood, and Vomit

tommelisesofia's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cursing, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Car accident

It is White-centric.

zombiezami's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

I have seen that this book continues to be popular, and I wanted to try it for myself. I adored the characters and the writing. I thought the book was paced well, but there were a few threads that were started and never went anywhere. For example:

Walter's crush on Harriet and Elizabeth's participation in the rowing team after her pregnancy

. I also felt that, although it was in character for Elizabeth to be antiracist because she finds racism and all other forms of bigotry to be illogical, there are no Black characters or other characters of color in the book. Finally, the author employs some words turns of phrase that were definitely not used in the 1950s/1960s: e.g. "fast forward to now."

Even with all these caveats, I enjoyed the book very much, and I would highly recommend it. The author does an excellent job of showing how structural sexism harms all of society, not just women. The tragedies in the book feel very complex and human.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Outing, and Abandonment

Minor: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Sexual content, Slavery, and War

bclozano's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing and Rape

kllrbls's review against another edition

dark inspiring sad medium-paced

3.5

I enjoyed the

biological mom

plot, but I wished that it had been revealed in a more show-don’t-tell manner, rather than having everything spelled out in the last few chapters. I also found Elizabeth's use of chemistry jargon to be sooo extra--it's as if she assumed it was all general knowledge. However, still an interesting read. The relationship plot was particularly exciting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Car accident and Death of parent

jmarieleder's review against another edition

emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, and Pregnancy

bbmaan's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative sad 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Homophobia

rainynook's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

So good! No wonder this book is so popular. A page-turner. There are some serious themes, but overall the book is quirky, fun and clever.  The characters are each unique and carefully-crafted. Well done!  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence and Sexual harassment

Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

recycledartgirl2022's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

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aaashtyn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

My cousin recommended this to me and it did not disappoint! It was such a compelling story that had so much to talk about. I personally loved that parts of the story were from Six-thirty’s perspective, and I just appreciated the inclusion of dogs being so smart and loyal to their human. This story made me sad, frustrated, annoyed, happy, etc.. all of the emotions. It was intriguing to read about a fictional female scientist in the 60s and try to navigate and create her life while dealing with all of the societal norms of the time period. Such a great book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Sexual harassment