I loved this book, but I had a little trouble tuning into it for the first 80 pages or so. The writing style is generally light hearted, even whimsical in places, but there are many dark moments, and some quite serious themes.
The author does a marvellous job of bringing us along for the ride, as Elizabeth navigates her love and expertise in science around a male dominated world. Elizabeth herself is difficult to relate to, and her emotional life isn’t very well explored (or portrayed) in the book, but she is surrounded by characters that reflect her character in their own emotional reactions - from Harriet Sloane to the wonderfully drawn Six-Thirty.
I genuinely found myself fist-pumping for her successes and crying for her failures.
The reveal/wrap-up at the end feels hurried, but I can forgive that in what was otherwise an enjoyable page-turner.
My rating: ★★★★★
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