I enjoyed Chemistry and read it as an audiobook in only a couple of days, but I can see why some people may not like it. It's one of those slice of life stories that doesn't really have much plot and really focuses on a character and his or her growth during a period of time. There is a strong focus on family, especially relating to immigrating from a place with a very different culture than the US, in this case China. I don't know how accurate this portrayal is, but it was interesting to read from a different perspective than I've read before about the culture and stereotypes in the US. I'm giving it four stars because I think the story and some of the characters could have been more developed if the book was a little longer.