Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Eine Frage der Chemie by Bonnie Garmus

665 reviews

nagoatsis's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

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

2.5

The book is too long it’s very repetitive between allll the examples of sexism (which are important to the plot and tone but that many examples didn’t need to be included) and then the retelling of what happened to Calvin and to Elizabeth over and over for new characters that come in the pace is very slow because of this but picks up when the magazine gets involved it starts to really roll along after that it’s very very well written it’s fun to read it just needs more editing especially to be cut down 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Car accident, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, Suicide, and Death of parent

lmconway_ak's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

Yep, a five star read. The commentary on male chauvinism, racism, and religious fallacies is presented with deep understanding while keeping the read fun and lighthearted. The addition of Six Thirty's POV was a stroke of genius. A must read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexism, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Car accident

deadwhiterabbit's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

rachd2's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Suicide and Death of parent

clazbog's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Death of parent

Minor: Homophobia and Car accident

circe_08's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely loved the book, it’s the most relatable, inspiring, heartbreaking but hopeful story. We love us a girlboss, that doesn’t question if her actions are defined as „masculine“ and that doesn’t care, what others have to say. I love, how the author described Elisabeth inspiring and encouraging thousands of women by simply being herself and believing in herself and every other women. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Death of parent

chronic_listener's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative sad medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Abandonment

taurusfeelings's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring slow-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? No

3.75

Chemistry is change and change is the core of your belief system. Which is good because that’s what we need more of—people who refuse to accept the status quo, who aren’t afraid to take on the unacceptable.

Lessons in Chemistry is an unforgettable read, whose last page made me close the book with a grin in my face. Elizabeth Zott has become one of the most inspiring female characters I’ve got the pleasure to read, and the author, Bonnie Garmus, is an unparalleled talent whose ability to bring characters to life is extraordinary. This is a story for women and about women. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide, and Death of parent

Moderate: Homophobia

lauraginger's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad medium-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? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Misogyny, Car accident, and Death of parent

hello_lovely13's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry

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

Minor: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Car accident, Abortion, and Pregnancy