May 2023 Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry

This was SO good!

Spoiler: 5 Star Review

I laughed with delight, gasped in horror, punched the air, and shook my fist. Garmus has created a rich cast of characters and placed them in a compelling story of family, love, food, and above all, chemistry.

 

I loved the story! The characters, the quirkiness and it was fun and light!

 

This one came up in my library holds, I’m enjoying this one. I might be resonating with the character in some ways. Will reserve further comment until I complete it.

 

I couldn't agree more. This might be the best book I've read in a very long time. Once I hit about the half-way point I could hardly put this book down.

Spoiler: spoilers here

I wasn't sure at first if I was going to be able to get past the encounter and the response from the policeman. But so glad I continued. I went to college for my engineering degree in the mid-80's, and although things had progressed significantly since the time-period of this book, I was still very much in a minority. I loved and hated the ending. Loved that she finally gained the respect and position she deserved and family, hated that he spent his entire life hating his family due to the lies that were told because some people crave power and money more than the lives of others.

 

I loved this book SO much. I cried and laughed out loud. I got it for my daughter for Christmas! Such a great book for women's issues for our young gals to read too!

 

My turn on Libby just came up for this one

 

It’s going to be a movie!!! My Bookclub does “field trips” for books we read into movies! I’m excited, lol!

 

I want so bad to be able to finish listening to this one but so many F bombs I know..... I'm a sensitive soul LOL.

 

I think this will make a great movie.

 

I was wrong! It’s a tv series coming. Brie Larson and Lewis Pullman (Bill Pullmans son). I’d still like to watch it!

Lessons in Chemistry https://g.co/kgs/bNrNZ4

 

This was such a great book -- I loved how unique the storyline and themes were. I read a lot of page-turner, mystery type books because I tend to get bored with books that don't race to the ending. But this is one of those books with a story compelling enough to keep you drawn in and despite having a nice wrap-up, it was not at all predictable or cliche.

 

I saw that too, excited for this. I love series that are set in past decades. I will for sure need my Appletv+ subscription to be current for this one.

 

Maybe this is why I gravitate toward mysteries. But I am enjoying trying some different styles, and I loved this book so much.

 

I loved this book!

I did the audiobook and had to wait forever for my turn to come up but I see what the fuss is about and why its so popular. I can't wait for the series. I think Apple+ does a great job with their shows.

 

The series is happening on Apple+ now, is anyone watching?

I love it, but also have mixed feelings because there are a lot of changes from the book.