Summary: Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel by Bonnie Garmus: Key Takeaways, Summary & Analysis

Written by Brooks Bryant

Narrated by Willis Merz

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT the Official Book. This is a Summary & it does NOT Accompany the Official Book.

In this era-defining novel that Stephen King heralded as the "Catch-22 of early feminism," we follow Zott from the lab to the kitchen. The book highlights the strikingly unscientific attitude towards gender equality amongst her male colleagues, save for Calvin Evans, a Nobel-prize nominated intellect who becomes smitten with her sharp mind, sparking undeniable chemistry.

Life's unpredictability leads Zott from being a single mother to a reluctant star of the beloved cooking show, "Supper at Six." Her unconventional cooking methods quickly become revolutionary, and as her influence expands, she dares women to challenge the status quo.

A perfect blend of humor, sharp observations, and a stellar cast of characters, "Lessons in Chemistry" is as captivating and vibrant as its protagonist. It's more than a novel - it's a testament to female empowerment in a time of change.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ninja Reads
• Release date: Jul 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9798368995793

Reviews for Summary

[Krista · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I’m excited about this book because I’ve heard such great reviews, but the man reading the audio version is really hard to listen to and not fitting the role of the main character. I couldn’t get past the first couple of chapters. Guess I will need to read the book the old fashioned way.

[Megan Rifenbark · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Multiple chapter summaries are the same exact thing. Word for word. I don’t know if the same things kept happening in different chapters, but it felt like an error from the narrator.

[Kelly King · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What I loved most about this book was that it truly captured the challenges of women in the profession in the 1960s. I loved how she knew her purpose and navigate in a way to succeed, even after being pushed down so many times by men. It was nostalgic, interesting, and I can’t wait to see it on AppleTV.