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A review by _cloudier
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I wholeheartedly loved this book. Its characters are wonderfully crafted: from Six Thirty clearly being the best doggo ever, to Elizabeth's unconscious wit, andMad's struggles with fitting in. Everyone in this book is imperfect and I loved following them navigating their collective journey of growth and connection.
I loved the short chapters and the lack of extravagant descriptions that usually make me yawn. I even got emotional at the very end, when "Supper at Six" finally got a deeper meaning. After getting injured last year, I even started rowing again thanks to this book! And how admirable is it that this is the author's debut novel and she was 65 when she released it?
Because of all of the above, I was sure I was going to give it a perfect 5 star rating. However, I have some tiny, tiny reservations. Something in the way the plot was developed and the chapters were distributed didn't fully convince me. While certain themes were explored thoroughly, others felt rushed, leaving me somewhat unsatisfied with the overall pacing and development.
Nevertheless, I would still warmly recommend this book, especially to readers who may not typically gravitate towards similar books (i.e., males). After this impressive debut, I am really looking forward to see what Bonnie Garmus will do next!
I loved the short chapters and the lack of extravagant descriptions that usually make me yawn. I even got emotional at the very end, when "Supper at Six" finally got a deeper meaning. After getting injured last year, I even started rowing again thanks to this book! And how admirable is it that this is the author's debut novel and she was 65 when she released it?
Because of all of the above, I was sure I was going to give it a perfect 5 star rating. However, I have some tiny, tiny reservations. Something in the way the plot was developed and the chapters were distributed didn't fully convince me. While certain themes were explored thoroughly, others felt rushed, leaving me somewhat unsatisfied with the overall pacing and development.
Nevertheless, I would still warmly recommend this book, especially to readers who may not typically gravitate towards similar books (i.e., males). After this impressive debut, I am really looking forward to see what Bonnie Garmus will do next!