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zombiezami's review against another edition
4.25
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.
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
laurenbaggy's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Outing, and Alcohol
madelynowil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Outing
briryder'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
lasunflower's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It is written in a witty way, but I wouldn't say funny. The cooking show doesn't form much content of the book: it doesn't become a thing until halfway through and even then isn't much of the content. Be aware that the book from the beginning dives into dark themes: ca page 20 is a rape scene and not much later is a conversation hitting on themes of suicide, child rape, abandonment, death of parents etc. I understand why Garmus did this (as it occurred at the beginning of Zott's career) but it was too jarring, especially considering what I was expecting the book to be about.
Overall, I liked how it was written, though some scenes were a bit strange. Like the cafeteria scene was a bit strange to hear from the perspectives of people not otherwise on the book (and happening early on, nearly put me off the book) or the chapters from the dog's perspective too. I think if these chapters were cut, the book would have flowed a lot better. Sometimes they felt like Garmus was just trying to be quirky instead of give new perspectives.
This book has given me lots of food for thought.
Just so others are aware, this book focuses on the white straight woman experience only. I commend Garmus for not doing too many themes in the book, but just for readers to be aware, as it is a recent feminist book, but isn't reflective of third wave intersectional feminism.
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Car accident, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Outing
microbemom's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
goldyyy's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicide and Pregnancy
Minor: Child death, Racism, Car accident, Death of parent, and Outing
satsumaorange's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
This book was fantastic, compelling, and simultaneously infuriating. Every other page, I felt myself coming to Elizabeth's defense on every side. It angered me so deeply the way she was treated, that I started bookmarking every time someone said or did something genuinely kind to her. Total number: 20. If you are sensitive to sexism, I'd advise you to brace yourself.
HOWEVER.
Elizabeth was a compelling character to me, and I kept reading just to watch her shine as herself despite her hardships. Some people may have issues with her pragmatic, blunt, and very literal personality, but I actually really enjoy characters like Elizabeth! I choose to interpret her mannerisms as indicative of autism, which made her relatable and endearing to me.
If you have been turned away by the cover, I do encourage you to try Lessons in Chemistry. It's a wonderful story of empowering women, overcoming enormous adversity, and finding the true meaning of family.
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Death, Grief, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Outing
varo's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.75
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, and Outing
laurenkimoto's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
I found the writing style and structure fun. Six Thirty gave me The Art of Racing in the Rain vibes and I’m here for it.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicide, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Outing, and Abandonment