The Chemist

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Don't ask me how it ended. I started skimming at the 75% mark. Honestly, I would have DNF'd probably, except for the fact that so many people were asking about this book, wanting to know how it was and whether I liked it. I'm genuinely sorry to say that, no, I didn't. I was hugely disappointed by THE CHEMIST because everything about it, from the romance to the plot, was utterly devoid of substance. There would be flashes of good writing or clever dialogue, and I would sit up a little, hopeful, only to be disappointed again and again. If THE CHEMIST has any redeeming features, it's that it made me want to reread TWILIGHT and THE HOST, to see Meyer at her best. Great ideas, pulled wet from a well, never nurtured or given the time to develop and realize their full potential. Exley, Jennifer (November 15, 2012). " 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2": What the Critics Are Saying". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 10, 2020. Spires, Elizabeth (February 12, 2006). " 'Enthusiasm' by Polly Shulman and 'Twilight,' by Stephenie Meyer". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 17, 2019 . Retrieved October 17, 2019.Kellogg, Carolyn (March 31, 2010). "Stephenie Meyer's new vampire book will benefit the Red Cross". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019 . Retrieved October 11, 2019. Stephenie Meyer changes it up fairly dramatically in The Chemist (2016), her second adult novel, where there is nary a vampire, werewolf or space alien to be found. It’s a rather pulpy but absorbing thriller in the vein of a Jason Bourne novel (to whom she’s dedicated this novel, among others). There’s no real speculative element here, other than perhaps some new developments in chemical-based torture and some startlingly smart dogs. Anita Singh (August 22, 2008). "Harry Potter under threat from Bella Swan in new vampire film Twilight". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on October 20, 2008 . Retrieved November 1, 2008.

But honestly the worst thing is the huge chunk of the book that is made up of Alex and Daniel hiding out at a ranch with a load of dogs. I'm not exaggerating when I say that so much of this book is made up of pointless chitchat about dogs, guns and cooking. They kiss and watch movies together and sing "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in the kitchen. Maybe this is really funny to some people, but I do this all the time so whatever. Who wants to read a book that is almost entirely about a dull romance that has no drama, no questions, no will they/won't they?Andreeva, Nellie (June 1, 2018). " "The Rook": Lisa Zwerling & Karyn Usher Join As Showrunners, EP Stephenie Meyer Exits Starz Spy Series". Deadline. Penske Business Media. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019 . Retrieved October 8, 2019. I still love Daniel because he's a really sweet person and he's a pretty decent learner and excellent with a gun =) Jennie Yabroff (April 11, 2009). "Why Is It A Sin To Read For Fun?". Newsweek. Archived from the original on September 21, 2009 . Retrieved September 29, 2009. Um, is this some kind of fetish fantasy thing? ...I don't really know the rules for that stuff..." (14%)

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