Chemistry
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
224
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
25,226 ratings
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224
Novel • Fiction
Boston, Massachusetts • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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