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“Lessons In Chemistry” Pushes Everything Women Are Supposed To Believe About Themselves In The Feminist Narrative
Bonnie Garmus’s “Lessons in Chemistry” is a hit novel and TV miniseries. But is this story a nostalgic, historical fiction tale? Or is it a primer in feminist ideology?
By Jillian Schroeder4 min read
This year has been full of movies geared toward the women in the audience: The Little Mermaid, Barbie, Priscilla – I could go on. After such a summer of feminine energy, it’s no surprise that Apple TV+ acquired the rights to Garmus’s runaway best-selling 2022 novel. Starring Brie Larson from Marvel’s Avengers, the show premiered in October and is already garnering awards buzz, with an overall rating of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.