A review by fairytalefootnotes
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

challenging emotional 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? Yes

5.0

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: None
Tropes: Woman in a Male-Dominated Field, Pregnancy
3rd Act Breakup?: In a way?

The Praise: Elizabeth is such a strong, inspiring character. I loved her sass, her frankness, and her unwillingness to allow men to walk all over her in a time when that was the norm. The side characters were also so lovable— especially Six-Thirty.

The Critique: Not actual critique of the book itself, but the audiobook narrator continuously changed her pronunciation of things and that was frustrating.

Final Thoughts: The story was unique and interesting while also breaking my heart. I loved it.
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