Bonnie Garmus
Auteur van Lessen in Chemie
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The Concise Lessons in Chemistry 1 exemplaar
Lessons in Chemistry Special Edition 1 exemplaar
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- Geboortedatum
- 1957
- Geslacht
- female
- Nationaliteit
- USA
- Geboorteplaats
- California, USA
- Woonplaatsen
- Seattle, Washington, USA
London, England, UK
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I had some difficulty warming to Elizabeth as I found her to be too obtuse and stubborn in how she presented herself and perhaps too exceptional to be relatable. In her constant bid to use the power of science to bring about changes she had the tendency to plow over everyone. The story became quite repetitive and I was constantly hoping to see the discrimination and sexual abuse addressed a little more seriously than it was.
On the other hand, Lessons in Chemistry is very witty and intelligent. It paints an interesting picture of the early days of affirmative action when societal norms desperately needed an overhaul. The author also wisely supplies some very endearing secondary characters like Calvin, Harriet, Madeline and especially the lovable dog, Six-Thirty. So mixed reaction but overall an absorbing and interesting read.… (meer)