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Chemistry

Weike Wang
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Chemistry

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Weike Wang

Chemistry

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Chemistry by Weike Wang, a struggling graduate student navigates her academic and personal life while grappling with cultural expectations and self-identity. The protagonist confronts pressures from her scientific career, family, and relationship, leading to a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

25,226 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chemistry by Weike Wang receives praise for its unique narrative voice and insightful portrayal of a young woman's struggle with identity and academic pressure. The author's minimalist writing style is both lauded and critiqued; some appreciate its crispness, while others find it too sparse. Overall, it successfully explores themes of self-discovery and the immigrant experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Chemistry?

A reader who would enjoy Chemistry by Weike Wang appreciates introspective, character-driven narratives featuring clever, quirky protagonists. Fans of Jenny Offill’s Dept. of Speculation and Celeste Ng’s Everything I Never Told You will be drawn to its blend of humor, scientific inquiries, and poignant exploration of personal identity and relationships.

3.9

25,226 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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