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A review by baguettekelly
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
3.25
This is a light but emotional read that has something real to say about gender - something that’s still achingly relevant today. The moral of this story is what I wish the Barbie movie had been.
I was not sold on this book for probably the first 60% and nearly DNFed but I got there by the end. The first half of the book is pretty Feminism 101 and lays it on a little too thick at times, but it gets to a more poignant message about social constructs and myth making. Elizabeth is a challenging protagonist (even for me, an irl lady engineer), but after spending more time with her, I appreciated her candor and honesty. I’m glad I gave this one a chance.
I was not sold on this book for probably the first 60% and nearly DNFed but I got there by the end. The first half of the book is pretty Feminism 101 and lays it on a little too thick at times, but it gets to a more poignant message about social constructs and myth making. Elizabeth is a challenging protagonist (even for me, an irl lady engineer), but after spending more time with her, I appreciated her candor and honesty. I’m glad I gave this one a chance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape and Suicide