Lessons in Chemistry

Overall I thought this was a good story, but I think it had a bit of a tonal problem. Part quirky character development story, part family history mystery, part paean against sexism... these parts of the pie don't all fit together, like Garmus had six pies made and took one slice of each to create the whole.

However, overall I found it charming and imminently readable. The characters were gripping; I found myself rooting for Elizabeth even when she was being particularly obstinate (relatable), hoping the myriad men that wronged her paid the piper, and surprised at a few characters who grew along the way.