A review by sachavanhelly
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

challenging informative inspiring reflective sad fast-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? No

5.0

so powerful. so heartbreaking. so real. i wanted to cry, curse society, laugh, be a man, be a chemist but mostly i just wanted to keep reading. i could barely put it down. this book dives deep into the way women have had to fight against all odds to gain recognition for their  work and intelligence. it’s hard to come face to face with how unfair society can be. but the characters were so empowering and showed how strong women were to push through all the systemic oppression  and be valued as a wonderful human being. man i’m so glad i read this. Lessons in Chemistry will definitely be recommended to anyone i meet from here on. 
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