Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Like New
Listed - 3 months ago
Views - 1
Est. Publication Date - Apr 2022
Seller Description
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results. But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo. Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.
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Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel
ISBN: 9780385547345
Publisher Description
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES and #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The multi-million copy bestseller As read on BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime Winner of the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel Award 'Sparky, rip-roari...
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PangoBooks readers generally find this book deserving of its hype, praising its unique narrative and well-developed characters. Many appreciated the strong, unapologetic female lead, Elizabeth Zott, and her empowering journey in a male-dominated field, particularly set against the backdrop of the 1950s-1960s. The mix of humor, emotional depth, and insightful social commentary resonated with readers, though some found the writing style repetitive and the pacing slow initially. Characters like Six-Thirty, the sentient dog, and the novel's blend of science and cooking were highlights for many. Despite some criticisms regarding historical accuracy and realism, the book is widely celebrated for its inspiring and thought-provoking themes on gender equality and personal resilience.