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A review by alomie
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I found this book really hard to stomach in parts, in fact in the first few chapters I physically flinched whilst reading this book.
Sexism is no joke, and the '50s & '60s were brutal for woman, no wonder they were all dosing themselves with amphetamines and valium.
I found parts of this book to be funny, in fact I laughed out loud several times, but also there were moments of deep, darkness and the levity was few and far between.
I picked this up thinking it would be a fluffy easy read it wasn't that for me but I also think it was worth reading.
Just brace yourself.
Sexism is no joke, and the '50s & '60s were brutal for woman, no wonder they were all dosing themselves with amphetamines and valium.
I found parts of this book to be funny, in fact I laughed out loud several times, but also there were moments of deep, darkness and the levity was few and far between.
I picked this up thinking it would be a fluffy easy read it wasn't that for me but I also think it was worth reading.
Just brace yourself.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse and Pedophilia