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A review by _georgiasmith
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I am so happy I finally read this book. Though it took me a while to get into the story, I was hooked once I did. Elizabeth is such a determined and resilient character who I had to admire despite some of her flaws and (dare I say it) quite obnoxious traits *cough sodium chloride cough*. She's complex and that what I loved about her character.
I enjoyed getting to know our other characters, learning their backstories and discovering how their paths weaved together. I even loved Six Thirty the talking dog (weird but wonderful!). Supper at Six was also a real highlight for me, I loved the cooking show and the insight into overnight stardom.
Elizabeth's story is one of sadness, but also love, willpower and determination to change the status quo. Though fiction, Garmus painted a clear picture of just how difficult life was for women in the 1960s and challenged me to question our cultural and societal norms.
My main critique of this book as that some of the character's opinions and viewpoints did come across very two-dimensional at times. However, this is a book that will stay with me and reminded me to take a moment got myself each day. For a debut novel, this was so original - I'm intrigued to see what Bonnie Garmus does next!
I enjoyed getting to know our other characters, learning their backstories and discovering how their paths weaved together. I even loved Six Thirty the talking dog (weird but wonderful!). Supper at Six was also a real highlight for me, I loved the cooking show and the insight into overnight stardom.
Elizabeth's story is one of sadness, but also love, willpower and determination to change the status quo. Though fiction, Garmus painted a clear picture of just how difficult life was for women in the 1960s and challenged me to question our cultural and societal norms.
My main critique of this book as that some of the character's opinions and viewpoints did come across very two-dimensional at times. However, this is a book that will stay with me and reminded me to take a moment got myself each day. For a debut novel, this was so original - I'm intrigued to see what Bonnie Garmus does next!