![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The abundance of misogyny and abuse she encounters (TW this book contains SA) is heartbreaking and, at times, relentless. It’s the story of one incredible woman’s journey to defy the oppressive patriarchy determined to keep her ‘in line’. Yes, her relationship with Calvin is a turning point in the book, however, I wouldn’t class Lessons in Chemistry as a romance. Set in the 60s, Elizabeth isn’t afraid to challenge the societal norms and injustices women face both in the workplace and in the home. She’s hilariously frank, incredibly intelligent, unapologetic in her beliefs and, well, perhaps a touch socially inept. True chemistry results.”Įlizabeth Zott is a wonderfully eccentric single mother, chemist and reluctant host of Supper at Six, America’s number one cooking show that is sparking a revolution in the kitchen. Except for one: Calvin Evans, the lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with – of all things – her mind. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing. “Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. I’m utterly astonished that this is Garmus’ debut novel. I can happily inform you that the hype is completely justified. I finally read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus the #1 Sunday Times bestseller everyone’s talking about. ![]()
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