Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

385 reviews

wayfaring_witch's review

inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved how the author was able to introduce unique and multi-layered characters quickly.  Just as some things seemed to drag the perspective would change.  Some things were maybe foreshadowed too heavily, but I eagerly awaited the reveal. I agree with some criticisms of the MC being too out of line with the era, but I think the author addressed that throughout the plot.  

“Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun,” - Marcus Aurelius

Content Warnings - There are some very heavy topics explored in this book (sometimes in surprisingly light ways).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Death of parent, and Vomit

Minor: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Abortion, and Pregnancy

chl0b1's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Death, Death of parent, Bullying, and Grief

Minor: Suicide

aparizo704's review

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

Elizabeth Zott, ever witty and relatable, has joined the league of my favorite fictional characters of all time

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, Grief, and Death

Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Death of parent

morgancleaver's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad tense 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexism

Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, and Death

Minor: Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Car accident, and Animal cruelty

scarlett_f's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Death, Bullying, Rape, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity

Minor: Suicide

productioneer's review

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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Abandonment, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Death

Minor: Car accident and Vomit

shlymiller's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

graceboyd's review

emotional funny reflective 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief

annalieweitzel's review

funny hopeful 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Death of parent

elyseo's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I think it lived up to the hype

Also the dog lives!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Pregnancy, Death, Death of parent, Sexism, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Abandonment