Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

127 reviews

c_l_ara's review against another edition

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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Death

Moderate: Suicide and Pregnancy

amandanoe's review against another edition

funny inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Suicide and Abandonment

aparizo704's review against another edition

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

sunb's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Abandonment and Death

productioneer's review against another edition

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

elyseo's review against another edition

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

aliyachaudhry's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad fast-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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Suicide, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Grief, Misogyny, Vomit, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexism

Moderate: Abandonment, Car accident, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Miscarriage

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

I judged this book by its cover. I was so wrong! I avoided this book for a while, thinking it was a “dumb romance.” It was a romance, but there was nothing dumb about it. These characters were great. My favorite were the daughter and the dog. Rarely have I seen such a formidable child or personified dog as charming. Most of the women are wonderfully written, especially Elizabeth who is a force of nature because she refuses to compromise her integrity (the teacher was a piece of work!). Other great characters - the priest, the producer, and the journalist - all allies and converts. I’m so excited is being developed by Apple!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Abandonment, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Rape, and Sexual harassment

lise_daneel_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexism

Moderate: Death and Child abuse

akane_shio's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

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