akane_shio's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Grief, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Death
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Suicide, Sexual violence, Vomit, Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
julied's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Grief, and Rape
leckner_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Rape, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail
jnterhune's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Rape
erinreadsbooks's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Car accident, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Vomit
csl4240's review
5.0
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Suicide
Minor: Bullying, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault
luise96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Pregnancy and Sexual assault
cepbreed's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Spoiler
The shock that came with Calvin's death is unparalleled. This book is historical fiction, but the shock factor had me feeling even more anxiety than the like of Game of Thrones.Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content, Car accident, and Medical content
thewellreadlabrador's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Pregnancy, Death, Sexism, Suicide, Grief, Misogyny, and Death of parent
cnsnape's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's set in the 1960's, hence the historical. But it's based in America and Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant, resourceful woman all on her own. She has no need or want for a man to rescue her and her primary focus is science. There is an element of romance in there as her path crosses that of Calvin Evans, another brilliant scientist who falls for not only Elizabeth's looks but predominantly, her scientific brain. They can communicate with each other on the same level and soon they are inseparable but Elizabeth refuses to get married. They even have a dog named Six-Thirty because that's the time they adopted him, or rather he adopted them. He was an abandoned bomb sniffer dog and has the ability to pick things up exceptionally quickly, which is helpful to Elizabeth when she's left alone and pregnant
Spoiler
when Calvin dies unexpectedly.Struggling to make ends meet, she tries going back to the science lab she was earlier fired from (for being a pregnant single woman, it is the 60's remember) but was taken on only as a lab assistant (glorified tea-maker) and quits in disgust. After a run-in with the single father of one of her daughter's classmates Walter Pine, who happens to be a TV producer looking for his next big production. He and Elizabeth end up creating 'Supper at Six', a cooking show aimed at housewives but Elizabeth in her own revolutionary way (and often at Walter's discomfort) ends up not only using scientific terms to cook but helping and inspiring women all over the country.
I loved Elizabeth's character and spirit, she didn't let anything or anyone, especially not a man, hold her back or tell her what to do or not to do. She was first and foremost a scientist, the fact she was female was neither here nor there to her and she refused to conform to male sexist standards, either in the lab or out of it.
I also loved how we often saw the lives of Elizabeth, Calvin and their daughter Mad, through the eyes of Six-Thirty, the dog. He made astute observations and saved the day more than once. I wasn't that keen on the daughter Mad. I know there are genius children out there but I just couldn't quite buy into the fact she was one and that she was conversing with adults often above their level, let alone a five-year-old child.
Overall, a very entertaining story and an unusual premise. I might even watch the TV show if I get a chance.
Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Blood, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Vomit, Domestic abuse, and Car accident