Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus

560 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

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Description

A must-read debut! Meet Elizabeth Zott: a one-of-a-kind scientist in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show in this novel that is “irresistible, satisfying and full of fuel. It ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42,173 reviews

Moods

inspiring 73%
emotional 70%
funny 55%
hopeful 49%
reflective 35%
informative 28%
sad 28%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 17%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 24%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.26

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