KnitAFett reviewed Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Decent
4 stars
3.5, rounded up.
Overall found this to be enjoyable.
Definite trigger warnings for sexual assault, though.
I've seen quite some negativity about the book being toted as a comedy, lighthearted, etc. This didn't have any impact on me before reading as I go into every book as blind as I can.
I did have a hard time with believing that the characters in this world are from the 60's with the extreme progressive attitude towards women's rights and being non-religious. Every time something from the time frame was mentioned (i.e. black & white tvs), it threw me for a bit of a loop. Took away from the overall vibe I was getting from the book.
Is it one I will buy and keep on my shelf? No. Am I mad that I read it? No.