A review by ralovesbooks
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

4.0

Thank you to Penguin Random House for my audio copy!

I was pleasantly surprised by this story, which I totally judged by its whimsical cover and fully expected the science to be trash. The science, though long outdated due to the setting, was not trash. The protagonist was pragmatic, clear, and well-rounded. The dialogue was funny and frank. I appreciate how well the author navigates what is basically a feminist manifesto in a fresh, thought-provoking way. Fascinating how the main character is this completely qualified scientist who is then thrust into a contrived domestic set (literally). I found a copy in my local Little Free Library, and I'm glad to have a hard copy of my own after enjoying the audio production so much.