I heard about this book from someone on a YouTube channel and requested it from the library.
Lessons in Chemistry is by Bonnie Garmus and is her first novel.
Before I started reading it, I noticed that everyone was recommending this book and also it was being featured in a lot of book clubs. When I picked it up from the library, the librarian mentioned that “they” are already talking about making this book into a movie. This actually almost put me off reading it, but I decided to forge ahead.
What’s great about this book: SO MUCH! It made me laugh out loud several times, which is not an every day occurrence for me as a reader. Also, the main characters were all so very interesting, even—maybe especially—the dog, and each is quite brave in their own way.
Also. this is only the second novel I have ever read that I actually wanted to buy after I read the library copy. The first (and only other) one is The Storied Life of A.J. FIckry by Gabrielle Zevin, which of course, I also recommend.
I’ll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from the book: “The problem with being a minister was how many times a day he had to lie.” (p. 343)
Karen Creamer
