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A review by mrs_smuttersworth
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t know why I waited so long to read this book. I think I was intimidated by the hype and was so afraid it would let me down. I was so so wrong. This book was incredible from the first page, and I found myself putting it down so I could savor it and think about it instead of just powering through it.
I love how Elizabeth Zot’s flaws are presented to us, the reader, as things that get in her way, but are the reasons she’s successful. I love that we’re shown chemistry though her job, and her work, but also in her relationships with the people around her. She surrounds herself with people who don’t love her despite her quirks, but love who she is, period. The love story between Calvin and Elizabeth was achingly sweet, and equally heart wrenching.
At the risk of babbling on, I really enjoyed this book so so much, and hope others enjoy it as well.
I love how Elizabeth Zot’s flaws are presented to us, the reader, as things that get in her way, but are the reasons she’s successful. I love that we’re shown chemistry though her job, and her work, but also in her relationships with the people around her. She surrounds herself with people who don’t love her despite her quirks, but love who she is, period. The love story between Calvin and Elizabeth was achingly sweet, and equally heart wrenching.
At the risk of babbling on, I really enjoyed this book so so much, and hope others enjoy it as well.