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Chemistry: A Novel
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Named By The Washington Post As A Notable Work Of Fiction In 2017 And By Entertainment Weekly As A Best Debut Novel Of 2017Named A Best Book Of 2017 By Npr, Ann Patchett On Pbs Newshour, Minnesota Public Radio, Maris Kreizman, And The Morning Newsnational Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoreelonglisted For The Aspen Words Literary Prizea Luminous Comingofage Novel About A Young Female Scientist Who Must Recalibrate Her Life When Her Academic Career Goes Off Track; Perfect For Readers Of Lab Girl And Celeste Ng'S Everything I Never Told You.Three Years Into Her Graduate Studies At A Demanding Boston University, The Unnamed Narrator Of This Nimbly Wry, Concise Debut Finds Her Onetime Love For Chemistry Is More Hypothesis Than Reality. She'S Tormented By Her Failed Researchand Reminded Of Her Delays By Her Peers, Her Advisor, And Most Of All By Her Chinese Parents, Who Have Always Expected Nothing Short Of Excellence From Her Throughout Her Life. But There'S Another, Nonscientific Question Looming: The Marriage Proposal From Her Devoted Boyfriend, A Fellow Scientist, Whose Path Through Academia Has Been Relatively Free Of Obstacles, And With Whom She Can'T Make A Life Before Finding Success On Her Own. Eventually, The Pressure Mounts So High That She Must Leave Everything She Thought She Knew About Her Future, And Herself, Behind. And For The First Time, She'S Confronted With A Question She Won'T Find The Answer To In A Textbook: What Do I Really Want? Over The Next Two Years, This Winningly Flawed, Disarmingly Insightful Heroine Learns The Formulas And Equations For A Different Kind Of Chemistryone In Which The Reactions Can'T Be Quantified, Measured, And Analyzed; One That Can Be Studied Only In The Mysterious Language Of The Heart. Taking Us Deep Inside Her Scattered, Searching Mind, Here Is A Brilliant New Literary Voice That Astutely Juxtaposes The Elegance Of Science, The Anxieties Of Finding A Place In The World, And The Sacrifices Made For Love And Family.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'Chemistry: A novel'? A: 'Chemistry: A novel' falls under the genre of Genre Fiction.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Chemistry: A novel'? A: The author of 'Chemistry: A novel' is Weike Wang.
- Q: When was 'Chemistry: A novel' published? A: 'Chemistry: A novel' was published on May 23, 2017.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Chemistry: A novel'? A: 'Chemistry: A novel' has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Chemistry: A novel' have? A: 'Chemistry: A novel' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Chemistry: A novel' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Chemistry: A novel' is a first edition.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Chemistry: A novel'? A: 'Chemistry: A novel' explores themes of personal growth, the pressures of academic life, and the quest for self-identity.
- Q: What accolades has 'Chemistry: A novel' received? A: 'Chemistry: A novel' was named a Notable Work of Fiction by The Washington Post and received multiple accolades like Best Debut Novel from Entertainment Weekly.
- Q: Can you describe the main character in 'Chemistry: A novel'? A: The main character is an unnamed young female scientist who navigates the challenges of her academic career and personal relationships.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy 'Chemistry: A novel'? A: 'Chemistry: A novel' is perfect for readers who appreciate coming-of-age stories and literary fiction, especially those who enjoyed 'Lab Girl' and Celeste Ng's works.