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Lessons in Chemistry
- Author
- Bonnie Garmus
- Narrator
- Miranda Raison
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 5 April 2022
- Run Time
- 11 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Humorous fiction, Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Feminism and feminist theory, Romance, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
- Rating
- 4.4 (18 reviews)
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What to expect
INCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH PANDORA SYKES
Meet Elizabeth Zott. Scientist. Trailblazer. Rule-breaker.
The multi-award-winning international bestseller, now a major Apple TV+ series starring Brie Larson.
There is no such thing as an average woman. Especially not Elizabeth Zott.
It's the early 1960s, and Elizabeth is a brilliant chemist working in a world that believes science is a man's job.
At Hastings Research Institute, the only colleague who truly recognises her extraordinary mind is Calvin Evans, a brilliant, Nobel Prize-nominated chemist. But life has other plans.
When Elizabeth becomes the reluctant star of America's most popular cooking show, Supper at Six, she refuses to tell women simply how to cook. Instead, she teaches them to question the rules, trust themselves and change their lives.
As millions tune in, Elizabeth is no longer demonstrating recipes. She is challenging the status quo, one molecule at a time.
Readers love Lessons in Chemistry:
'Everyone needs to read this.'
'The best book I have read this year. Funny, warm and utterly unique.'
'Funny, honest and heart-wrenching. I was hooked until the very end.'
© Bonnie Garmus 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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The most charming, life-enhancing novel I've read in ages. A perfect delight. It's about Elizabeth Zott, a scientist who accidentally becomes a TV cook in the early 1960s. Very strongly recommend
INDIA KNIGHT, SUNDAY TIMES
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This triumphant feminist fable, wittily observed, is teeming with vivid comic set-pieces
TELEGRAPH, Fiction of the Week
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Polished, funny, thought-provoking. Wearing its research lightly but confidently with sentences so stylishly turned it's hard to believe it's a debut ... The real pleasure is in the dry wit of Garmus's writing
GUARDIAN, Book of the day
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Not only is Elizabeth an unforgettable character, so too are her adorable dog Six Thirty and daughter, Mad. This is a truly unique book with some great life lessons
WOMAN AND HOME, Best Books of 2022
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A book that sparks joy with every page. LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY is both funny and rousing: it had me laughing one minute and air-punching the next. Bonnie Garmus has created an unforgettable heroine
ELIZABETH DAY
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It's the world versus Elizabeth Zott, an extraordinary woman determined to live on her own terms, and I had no trouble choosing a side. Lessons in Chemistry is a page-turning and highly satisfying tale: zippy, zesty, and Zotty
MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD, author of GREAT CIRCLE
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Full of humour, heartbreak and characters who feel like real people. This is a book that everyone will be talking about
RED MAGAZINE
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I haven't loved a character as much as the hero of this joyful, warm debut in a very long time
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Book of the Month
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Absolutely unputdownable. I completely loved it
RICHARD E GRANT
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A transporting read, recommended for fans of Where'd You Go, Bernadette and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel
STYLIST MAGAZINE, BOOKS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2022
User Reviews
Book 4.4
Narration 4.8
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5.0 5.0
A wonderful book that is a joy to read. The narration is also perfect.
Jo1 2026-05-22 -
5.0 5.0
This is an enthralling listen. Very much enjoyed the book and all the characters within.
Molly wj 2024-12-17 -
5.0 5.0
I couldn’t stop listening!!! Empowering, inspiring and so very entertaining. Loved the whole thing. As my gran would say ‘Good Women’ the height of compliments haha.
100% recommend and the narration was excellently done!Sarahmccaffreyx 2024-06-24 -
5.0 5.0
What a fantastic novel! A must read/listen.
Jane333 2024-01-19
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4.0 5.0
Such an unusual and not too traumatic a book. I could read with comfort and enjoy!
linda 2023-05-14 -
5.0 5.0
This is the kind of book I genuinely believe everyone should at least read the first two chapters of, just in case they end up bingeing the whole thing in one sitting ;-) absolutely fantastic story and characters, one I won’t forget anytime soon
hyperbooktivity 2023-04-04 -
1.0 5.0
this was bad. its a bad book.
starting with the incredibly white feminism the portrayal of every character as absolutely hateful without any redeeming qualities except of the main character and her friends who are infalluable. the graphic sexual assaults (yes plural), the hate on faith/religion, the absolute butchery of science, and so much more. also the character talks about socialism on 1960 tv. i mean srsly?
just BAD!christine p 2023-04-02 -
5.0 5.0
Ugh this was good. This was GREAT. Bonnie's writing is so immersive and Zott is just an amazing character. This is what historical fiction should feel like. I loved it!
itsbusayo_xo 2023-03-12 -
5.0 5.0
Fabulous. Funny. Entertaining. Great characters. Thought provoking.
lesleyanncook@gmail.com 2023-02-04 -
5.0 5.0
Fabulous! I savoured each chapter not wanting the story to end!
helenwellbeloved 2022-11-27
Details
- Author
- Bonnie Garmus
- Narrator
- Miranda Raison
- Duration
- 11 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 April 2022
- ISBN
- 9781473596467
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Humorous fiction, Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Feminism and feminist theory, Romance, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
- Rating
- 4.4(18 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.8(18 reviews)
Synopsis
INCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH PANDORA SYKESMeet Elizabeth Zott. Scientist. Trailblazer. Rule-breaker.The multi-award-winning international bestseller, now a major Apple TV+ series starring Brie Larson.There is no such thing as an average woman. Especially not Elizabeth Zott.It's the early 1960s, and Elizabeth is a brilliant chemist working in a world that believes science is a man's job.At Hastings Research Institute, the only colleague who truly recognises her extraordinary mind is Calvin Evans, a brilliant, Nobel Prize-nominated chemist. But life has other plans.When Elizabeth becomes the reluctant star of America's most popular cooking show, Supper at Six, she refuses to tell women simply how to cook. Instead, she teaches them to question the rules, trust themselves and change their lives.As millions tune in, Elizabeth is no longer demonstrating recipes. She is challenging the status quo, one molecule at a time.Readers love Lessons in Chemistry:'Everyone needs to read this.''The best book I have read this year. Funny, warm and utterly unique.''Funny, honest and heart-wrenching. I was hooked until the very end.'© Bonnie Garmus 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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