Contains spoilers

Read after the first season of the show.

Unsure why they decided to fill it out so much, the source material (book) flows much better. Although I do appreciate the extra details that they created for the show (surveillance).

Book characters are much better balanced; less 1 dimensional. Bernard and Jules especially.


Great read and awesome world overall!


I don't often write reviews for books, but this story surprised me in ways I did not expect. I don't remember how it ended up on my To-Read list but I am glad it did; 95% of what I read is Sci-Fi / Fantasy.

I'm am not sure if it is because I never read this genre, or if it is because I am male, but Lessons in Chemistry drew me in and filled me with all the emotions. All the main characters are enjoyable and I personally felt deeply happy/sad for Ms. Elizabeth Zott throughout her journey.

I hope that anyone who reads this can experience it like I did. I was also happy to find out that there is already a show made which I will certainly be checking out.

Read this. Now.

2nd listen, post movie: Movie is good but book is much better. Much, much better.

Excellent trilogy, my fav of the 3. Read them all now.