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Peck & Peck
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry returns with an irresistible, delightful, and tender story about a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive, and dysfunctional poetry journal in the the renowned Peck & Peck of New York City.
Batter Gray is worried about his future. Even when he was eleven, his classmates seemed to have settled on a goal: doctor, lawyer, broker, engineer. Good jobs that automatically command respect, security, 401Ks. Now Batter is in his early twenties, living in New York City, and he wants something different; something that alienates some readers and bores most. Poetry. And yet—to him and exactly thirty-nine editors at a company called Peck & Peck—poetry not only represents the power of humanity but holds the key to its survival.
Batter is named after his mother’s heroic dog. An identical twin who lost his brother at birth, he finds himself confronted by the everyday dualities that make up life: right vs. wrong, truth vs. lies, rejection vs. acceptance. It’s almost as if his dead brother is a reminder: there are always two sides to every story.
No, wait. Make that three.
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry returns with an irresistible, delightful, and tender story about a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive, and dysfunctional poetry journal in the the renowned Peck & Peck of New York City.
Batter Gray is worried about his future. Even when he was eleven, his classmates seemed to have settled on a goal: doctor, lawyer, broker, engineer. Good jobs that automatically command respect, security, 401Ks. Now Batter is in his early twenties, living in New York City, and he wants something different; something that alienates some readers and bores most. Poetry. And yet—to him and exactly thirty-nine editors at a company called Peck & Peck—poetry not only represents the power of humanity but holds the key to its survival.
Batter is named after his mother’s heroic dog. An identical twin who lost his brother at birth, he finds himself confronted by the everyday dualities that make up life: right vs. wrong, truth vs. lies, rejection vs. acceptance. It’s almost as if his dead brother is a reminder: there are always two sides to every story.
No, wait. Make that three.
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First published October 13, 2026
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Bonnie Garmus
9 books16k followersBonnie Garmus is a copywriter and creative director who’s worked widely in the fields of technology, medicine, and education. She’s an open-water swimmer, a rower, and mother to two pretty amazing daughters. Born in California and most recently from Seattle, she currently lives in London with her husband and her dog, 99.
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April 5, 2026
Come. Home.
Will this book be read 100 years from now? Will it be the new classic?
Very likely yes.
How can you not like a book with the word ultraridiculous?
My goodness. The narrative voice. Top quality. It has a hint of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Peck & Peck is humongously hilarious and addictive. Truly storytelling at its best.
This tale is a coming-of-age story about Batter Gray, a young man who loves poetry, but the world seems against him.
This book has amazing quotes and tackles timeless issues leading one to question if this book will be read for generations to come.
Such an incredible delight.
“The words ‘I made a killing in poetry’ have never been uttered.” – Peck & Peck, Bonnie Garmus
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Will this book be read 100 years from now? Will it be the new classic?
Very likely yes.
How can you not like a book with the word ultraridiculous?
My goodness. The narrative voice. Top quality. It has a hint of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Peck & Peck is humongously hilarious and addictive. Truly storytelling at its best.
This tale is a coming-of-age story about Batter Gray, a young man who loves poetry, but the world seems against him.
This book has amazing quotes and tackles timeless issues leading one to question if this book will be read for generations to come.
Such an incredible delight.
“The words ‘I made a killing in poetry’ have never been uttered.” – Peck & Peck, Bonnie Garmus
The Green Light at the End of the Dock (How much I spent):
Hardcover Text – $22.26 on Amazon
Audiobook – Audible – 1 Credit (Audible Premium Plus Annual – 24 Credits Membership Plan $229.50 or roughly $9.56 per credit)
Connect With Me!
Blog Threads BookTube Facebook Insta My Bookstore at Pango
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
3.75
This was so witty! After reading this book as well as Lessons in Chemistry, I think I can safely say Bonnie Garmus will deliver on the humour and wit every single time. So many punchlines, that also had meaning behind them. I was LOVING the start of this book, diving back into her very purposeful writing style that just has so much character in itself. (Also... the fact that Peck & Peck discusses the importance of words really required the book itself to also use words impactfully- and I think it did!)
For some reason, when diving in - I expected this story to revolve more around this poetry company trying to make an impact on the world using their words, and we maybe got a bit of that, but it wasn't the focus of the majority of the book! It felt more like a drama & scandal-filled expose inside this fictional poetry publication company mixed with a coming-of-age story of our protagonist, Batter. We had tension between editors within the hierarchy structure, some nepotism within - and the thematic bits about the power of words was shown through the internal struggles within the company itself. We had some characters that truly loved poetry and wanted to support the integrity of the art form, battling with some characters that were focused more on the business and money-making side of it all.
I did find it interesting that even the poetry loving characters in this book at times admitted that poetry can be boring, pretentious and a hard sell to a general audience. So even with the fight to keep poetry alive, some of these characters were also doubting themselves along the way - which I do think is something that exists with most art forms.
While I loved the writing, I do think Batter was a bit of a tough character to get behind and follow. He seemed quite clueless throughout the entire story. We meet him as a lover of poetry... but he doesn't actually have a talent for writing it. We then see him bumbling around trying to make his way up the poetry ladder anyways (which I respect). But throughout the entire story he didn't seem to have much of a moral compass, which resulted in him being pushed around very easily by everyone around him. He also literally didn't seem to be able to observe anything that was happening around him. Many of his big "realization" moments came from other characters essentially telling him he was an idiot and filling him in on the things that were happening right in front of him. I just wish he grew more throughout the story!
In the end, I think this book had a VERY strong start, slowed down through the middle, but came around with a very exciting ending that felt profound. I think I enjoyed Lessons in Chemistry more than this one, but I still think it's a great read!
Also YAY for anthropomorphic dogs ;)
This was so witty! After reading this book as well as Lessons in Chemistry, I think I can safely say Bonnie Garmus will deliver on the humour and wit every single time. So many punchlines, that also had meaning behind them. I was LOVING the start of this book, diving back into her very purposeful writing style that just has so much character in itself. (Also... the fact that Peck & Peck discusses the importance of words really required the book itself to also use words impactfully- and I think it did!)
For some reason, when diving in - I expected this story to revolve more around this poetry company trying to make an impact on the world using their words, and we maybe got a bit of that, but it wasn't the focus of the majority of the book! It felt more like a drama & scandal-filled expose inside this fictional poetry publication company mixed with a coming-of-age story of our protagonist, Batter. We had tension between editors within the hierarchy structure, some nepotism within - and the thematic bits about the power of words was shown through the internal struggles within the company itself. We had some characters that truly loved poetry and wanted to support the integrity of the art form, battling with some characters that were focused more on the business and money-making side of it all.
I did find it interesting that even the poetry loving characters in this book at times admitted that poetry can be boring, pretentious and a hard sell to a general audience. So even with the fight to keep poetry alive, some of these characters were also doubting themselves along the way - which I do think is something that exists with most art forms.
While I loved the writing, I do think Batter was a bit of a tough character to get behind and follow. He seemed quite clueless throughout the entire story. We meet him as a lover of poetry... but he doesn't actually have a talent for writing it. We then see him bumbling around trying to make his way up the poetry ladder anyways (which I respect). But throughout the entire story he didn't seem to have much of a moral compass, which resulted in him being pushed around very easily by everyone around him. He also literally didn't seem to be able to observe anything that was happening around him. Many of his big "realization" moments came from other characters essentially telling him he was an idiot and filling him in on the things that were happening right in front of him. I just wish he grew more throughout the story!
In the end, I think this book had a VERY strong start, slowed down through the middle, but came around with a very exciting ending that felt profound. I think I enjoyed Lessons in Chemistry more than this one, but I still think it's a great read!
Also YAY for anthropomorphic dogs ;)
October 26, 2026
“It’s called Peck & Peck. This is Issue 274. And no, you may not brag to your friends that I let you read it.”
I wanted to read this author again. After all, her debut novel, “Lessons in Chemistry,” was my favorite book of 2022. How could I not look forward to finding myself between the pages of another one of her kooky, character-driven stories, especially one named by People magazine as a must-read book of the fall?
I remembered the slow start I experienced with “Lessons…” and hoped I wouldn’t have the same experience this time. Thankfully, I didn’t have to wait long to find myself completely smitten with Batter, a peculiar poet who takes readers back through his youth before bringing us into his present.
And, if you want to know the origins of his name, it is best to read the book. It fits the quirkiness of the overall story.
For the most part, I appreciated Garmus’s writing. After taking readers through Batter’s youth and college years, she brings us to the Bronx in 1982, where he lands what he considers his dream opportunity. Given his love of poetry, why not work for a legendary poetry journal, called Peck & Peck?
Batter’s journey offers readers workplace comedy, a New York coming-of-age story, and an appreciation for poetry.
An eccentric cast of characters adds to the charm, bringing a certain cozy warmth to the workplace antics. And, beneath the quirky characters and humor is also a message about protecting original creative work and natural intelligence in an increasingly machine-driven world.
There is a little bit of a mystery, some conflict and chaos, and far too many twists toward the ending to comfortably navigate on the way to a somewhat rushed finale. All of this contributes to a slow burn, weighed down by more storytelling than necessary. This novel was much too long and would have benefited from a ‘less is more’ approach.
Still, I couldn’t help appreciating Garmus’s descriptions. Some made me stop and pause to consider the larger message. Like this one:
“I can hear the color of words.”
Even if this book wasn’t perfect, perhaps it could serve as a gentle nudge for those of us teetering on the edge of appreciating poetry. Maybe it will invite us to wander into the library stacks and discover a few poems of our own, savoring the nuances and color of words.
“Lessons in Chemistry” Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I wanted to read this author again. After all, her debut novel, “Lessons in Chemistry,” was my favorite book of 2022. How could I not look forward to finding myself between the pages of another one of her kooky, character-driven stories, especially one named by People magazine as a must-read book of the fall?
I remembered the slow start I experienced with “Lessons…” and hoped I wouldn’t have the same experience this time. Thankfully, I didn’t have to wait long to find myself completely smitten with Batter, a peculiar poet who takes readers back through his youth before bringing us into his present.
And, if you want to know the origins of his name, it is best to read the book. It fits the quirkiness of the overall story.
For the most part, I appreciated Garmus’s writing. After taking readers through Batter’s youth and college years, she brings us to the Bronx in 1982, where he lands what he considers his dream opportunity. Given his love of poetry, why not work for a legendary poetry journal, called Peck & Peck?
Batter’s journey offers readers workplace comedy, a New York coming-of-age story, and an appreciation for poetry.
An eccentric cast of characters adds to the charm, bringing a certain cozy warmth to the workplace antics. And, beneath the quirky characters and humor is also a message about protecting original creative work and natural intelligence in an increasingly machine-driven world.
There is a little bit of a mystery, some conflict and chaos, and far too many twists toward the ending to comfortably navigate on the way to a somewhat rushed finale. All of this contributes to a slow burn, weighed down by more storytelling than necessary. This novel was much too long and would have benefited from a ‘less is more’ approach.
Still, I couldn’t help appreciating Garmus’s descriptions. Some made me stop and pause to consider the larger message. Like this one:
“I can hear the color of words.”
Even if this book wasn’t perfect, perhaps it could serve as a gentle nudge for those of us teetering on the edge of appreciating poetry. Maybe it will invite us to wander into the library stacks and discover a few poems of our own, savoring the nuances and color of words.
“Lessons in Chemistry” Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
In this novel we have a young man, Batter Gray, who is in his early 20’s and doesn’t know what to do with his life. The reason is that he only cares about poetry, he loves to read it, analyse it, save it - he writes a little but never shows it to anyone.
After some starts and stops he lands a job, albeit in the copy room, of Peck and Peck a prestigious old firm that reviews poetry. They publish a quarterly that showcases new poets.
Batter quickly finds that there are some very unhappy people working at this firm, most of it due to Salton Peck, the Editor and Chief of Peck and Peck. He is obnoxious, self righteous, screams at everyone and generally makes life miserable for all. He is one of the last of the Peck twins to run the company - I had trouble believing that any editors or other staff would work for this person, for this company. He even admits to hating poetry!
The novel follows Batter Gray as he goes through week after week working with no hope of promotion in sight. To say any more would ruin the plot.
Some of my CONS:
The novel moves at a glacial pace, there wasn’t much going until the last 20% of the book.
Batter’s mother is a typesetting designer, something I knew nothing about. The discussions about all things “typesetting” went on throughout the book with every conversation between Batter and his mom.
I was looking forward to reading some poetry but there are very few included in the novel. There are however many references to poets and how to write poetry, the types of poetry, etc.
PROS:
There was some humor in the novel - between Batter and some of the other employees which was great.
The ending wrapped up quickly and made for a feeling of “oh good, things will turn out o.k.”
The story of Batter’s namesake, a dog, was a fun addition - his mother insists that the dog was a hero and her stories are great to read.
I have sat on this review because I wanted to be fair and honest - so for me this book was a solid 3*. I would definitely recommend it as there is some great writing here. I’m wondering if this book would be better on audio with the many different characters???
I received an ARC of this novel from the publishers through Edelweiss. It was my pleasure to read and review this novel.
After some starts and stops he lands a job, albeit in the copy room, of Peck and Peck a prestigious old firm that reviews poetry. They publish a quarterly that showcases new poets.
Batter quickly finds that there are some very unhappy people working at this firm, most of it due to Salton Peck, the Editor and Chief of Peck and Peck. He is obnoxious, self righteous, screams at everyone and generally makes life miserable for all. He is one of the last of the Peck twins to run the company - I had trouble believing that any editors or other staff would work for this person, for this company. He even admits to hating poetry!
The novel follows Batter Gray as he goes through week after week working with no hope of promotion in sight. To say any more would ruin the plot.
Some of my CONS:
The novel moves at a glacial pace, there wasn’t much going until the last 20% of the book.
Batter’s mother is a typesetting designer, something I knew nothing about. The discussions about all things “typesetting” went on throughout the book with every conversation between Batter and his mom.
I was looking forward to reading some poetry but there are very few included in the novel. There are however many references to poets and how to write poetry, the types of poetry, etc.
PROS:
There was some humor in the novel - between Batter and some of the other employees which was great.
The ending wrapped up quickly and made for a feeling of “oh good, things will turn out o.k.”
The story of Batter’s namesake, a dog, was a fun addition - his mother insists that the dog was a hero and her stories are great to read.
I have sat on this review because I wanted to be fair and honest - so for me this book was a solid 3*. I would definitely recommend it as there is some great writing here. I’m wondering if this book would be better on audio with the many different characters???
I received an ARC of this novel from the publishers through Edelweiss. It was my pleasure to read and review this novel.
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September 21, 2026Another weird looking book 👀
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Embarrassing secret - in the 1970s, I was a creative writing major who fancied herself a poet. I wrote poetry, but it was bad poetry. Like Batter, I had no idea how I would actually earn a living and couldn’t find anything else to catch my interest. So, I was immediately drawn to Batter. When he finally gets a job with Peck &Peck, the illustrious poetry journal, he’s convinced he’s finally made it. Until he realizes the job isn’t editorial, it’s manning the three copy machines in the basement.
The story started strong. Lots of humor. I found Batter’s mother’s stories about the hero dog for whom Batter is named, droll. And learning the true story of Batter did bring a tear to my eye. I loved some of the secondary characters - Andy, Rainey, Paul, Mr. Radley. But then, too many of the scenarios felt forced and cliched, as did the villain. I found Lessons in Chemistry quirky. But this was more just plain silly. It had more saccharine than I would have preferred. And the pacing was uneven, with the middle section just dragging. The action in the last quarter helped and Garmus brings everything to a favorable resolution.
In short, read this for the characters but don’t expect another Lessons in Chemistry.
My thanks to Netgalley and Scribner for an advance copy of this book.
The story started strong. Lots of humor. I found Batter’s mother’s stories about the hero dog for whom Batter is named, droll. And learning the true story of Batter did bring a tear to my eye. I loved some of the secondary characters - Andy, Rainey, Paul, Mr. Radley. But then, too many of the scenarios felt forced and cliched, as did the villain. I found Lessons in Chemistry quirky. But this was more just plain silly. It had more saccharine than I would have preferred. And the pacing was uneven, with the middle section just dragging. The action in the last quarter helped and Garmus brings everything to a favorable resolution.
In short, read this for the characters but don’t expect another Lessons in Chemistry.
My thanks to Netgalley and Scribner for an advance copy of this book.
September 13, 2026
New York City, 1982. Batter Gray has just finished college, he loves poetry and while his friends have real jobs, he's stuck folding T-shirts at the Gap and working in a restaurant.
Peck & Peck is published quarterly, Batter is a huge fan and he applies for a job here, the owner is an odd ball Salton Peck and he finds himself stuck in a small room and with three photocopying machines. Not what Batter was expecting at all, at Peck & Peck all poems must be sent in exactly as specified by Salton, and the poet waits for a response, which can take up to six months and notified by postcard.
Batter has no idea Peck & Peck is the location of a battle between dysfunctional twin brothers Salton and Declonius and the latter has spent jail time for fraud, embezzlement, and is not allowed to enter the building.
I received a copy of Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus from NetGalley and Bonnier, in exchange for an honest review and I was excited. I loved Lessons in Chemistry and l felt confused most of the time reading the authors new book. All of the characters were odd, the only three I liked were Batter and his college roommate Paul and later his mum.
The only thing I understood was why the egg was a symbol of the three monthly periodical, it also showed Batters hidden potential and strength to survive in a brutal work environment where he didn't know who he could trust and three stars. Please don’t let my negative review of Peck & Peck put you off reading the novel as it might have a deep and meaningful meaning that I didn’t get and I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Peck & Peck is published quarterly, Batter is a huge fan and he applies for a job here, the owner is an odd ball Salton Peck and he finds himself stuck in a small room and with three photocopying machines. Not what Batter was expecting at all, at Peck & Peck all poems must be sent in exactly as specified by Salton, and the poet waits for a response, which can take up to six months and notified by postcard.
Batter has no idea Peck & Peck is the location of a battle between dysfunctional twin brothers Salton and Declonius and the latter has spent jail time for fraud, embezzlement, and is not allowed to enter the building.
I received a copy of Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus from NetGalley and Bonnier, in exchange for an honest review and I was excited. I loved Lessons in Chemistry and l felt confused most of the time reading the authors new book. All of the characters were odd, the only three I liked were Batter and his college roommate Paul and later his mum.
The only thing I understood was why the egg was a symbol of the three monthly periodical, it also showed Batters hidden potential and strength to survive in a brutal work environment where he didn't know who he could trust and three stars. Please don’t let my negative review of Peck & Peck put you off reading the novel as it might have a deep and meaningful meaning that I didn’t get and I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I loved Lessons in Chemistry so much that I wanted to love Peck & Peck as well, but this slow-moving novel about poetry simply didn't work for me on any level. The plot was preposterous, but not in an entertaining way. The characters were unbelievable and, for the most part, irritating. The frequent discussions of fonts were clearly intended to be charming and enlightening but just came across as annoying. The tacked-on love story served zero purpose and wasn't believable in any way. And don't even get me started on the fact that the "bad" character shouted his confession in a big courtroom scene at the climax of the novel. And then there was the later confession by the other "bad" character that just made me roll my eyes.
What made this novel especially disappointing was the fact that it had the kernel of an interesting idea, which got buried under a pile (or, more accurately, an avalanche) of twee nonsense. The editors should have encouraged Bonnie Garmus to write several more drafts of Peck & Peck before publishing it. Let's hope her editors do a better job guiding her next time.
Skip this turkey of a novel, and reread Lessons in Chemistry instead.
What made this novel especially disappointing was the fact that it had the kernel of an interesting idea, which got buried under a pile (or, more accurately, an avalanche) of twee nonsense. The editors should have encouraged Bonnie Garmus to write several more drafts of Peck & Peck before publishing it. Let's hope her editors do a better job guiding her next time.
Skip this turkey of a novel, and reread Lessons in Chemistry instead.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2026
I absolutely loved this books predecessor Lessons in Chemistry, so it was hard not to pick up this story with a very high bar having been set!
This book is focused on poetry and the world of publishing poetry. The central character is Batter Gray, whose identical twin died at birth, and who was named after his mother's dog. Batter's parents do their best for him, but he constantly feels like he is not meeting their expectations of him, especially with his love of poetry and desire to be a poet.
I don't want to say more about the plot as it may spoil the story, at times the story is bleak and heart breaking, at others it is simply astonishing and wonderful, as well as frustrating and then equally unbelievable or funny.
Overall, I found the book hard to put down and the character of Batter compelling. Despite the constant bad luck he suffered, he never gave up (although he came very close). The book is a study of poetry, family, friendship, grief, kindness, greed, hope, love, jealousy and publishing. It is also quirky, odd and weird. I can see that it may polarise readers on how they feel about it.
I am happy to recommend this book! Thank you Netgalley and Bonnier/Manilla Press for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.
This book is focused on poetry and the world of publishing poetry. The central character is Batter Gray, whose identical twin died at birth, and who was named after his mother's dog. Batter's parents do their best for him, but he constantly feels like he is not meeting their expectations of him, especially with his love of poetry and desire to be a poet.
I don't want to say more about the plot as it may spoil the story, at times the story is bleak and heart breaking, at others it is simply astonishing and wonderful, as well as frustrating and then equally unbelievable or funny.
Overall, I found the book hard to put down and the character of Batter compelling. Despite the constant bad luck he suffered, he never gave up (although he came very close). The book is a study of poetry, family, friendship, grief, kindness, greed, hope, love, jealousy and publishing. It is also quirky, odd and weird. I can see that it may polarise readers on how they feel about it.
I am happy to recommend this book! Thank you Netgalley and Bonnier/Manilla Press for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.
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March 22, 2026literally beyond excited for the next book from bonnie garmus' genius mind — this time about a young man working at the most prestigious publishing house in nyc: peck & peck 🤭📝
September 22, 2026
Batter's mother is a total joy!
I laughed and laughed at her eccentric - often outrageous - commentaries on just about any topic you can think of. I actually looked forward to Batter's references to his mother's wacky take on everyone and everything. Bonnie Garmus should write a sequel and make it all about this zany but lovable woman!
I didn't want to read Peck & Peck too quickly. Just like I did for Lessons in Chemistry, I wanted to savour it.
Every aspect of this novel has depth and meaning, even the font/type selection. (The Canadian Scribener hardcover edition is 418 pages long and uses the Adobe Aldine type/font. The title of the novel: Peck and Peck, is set (and here I am quoting off the internet) in "Bembo, a 32-point humanist serif typeface designed in 1496 by Francesco Griffo."
Impressive attention to detail!
For my part, I'm glad that Peck & Peck is a departure from Lessons in Chemistry which I ABSOLUTELY LOVED! We still meet characters who are used, abused and downright incarcerated! Bonnie Garmus does not spare her characters. Poor Batter (the dog and the young man)! Theirs was not to be an easy road to travel in this life!
I did thoroughly love this book, although I often felt like I was running a marathon. Bonnie Garmus - using young Batter Gray and that incomparable, heroic dog as her conduits - had a lot to say! As I turned the last page, I was panting with mental exhaustion, but felt emotionally rewarded! All's well that ends well!
How does Peck & Peck compare to Lessons in Chemistry? IT DOESN'T: it is its own special gem! Life is unfair and justice is not always done, but for the Batters of this world, it is time to get up and fight the good fight to the very end! Bravo!
Five glowing stars. My thanks to Bonnie Garmus, her Canadian publisher, Scribner, and NetGalley for an ARC of this valiant defence of poetry, literature and art, in exchange for an honest review. Bravo!
I laughed and laughed at her eccentric - often outrageous - commentaries on just about any topic you can think of. I actually looked forward to Batter's references to his mother's wacky take on everyone and everything. Bonnie Garmus should write a sequel and make it all about this zany but lovable woman!
I didn't want to read Peck & Peck too quickly. Just like I did for Lessons in Chemistry, I wanted to savour it.
Every aspect of this novel has depth and meaning, even the font/type selection. (The Canadian Scribener hardcover edition is 418 pages long and uses the Adobe Aldine type/font. The title of the novel: Peck and Peck, is set (and here I am quoting off the internet) in "Bembo, a 32-point humanist serif typeface designed in 1496 by Francesco Griffo."
Impressive attention to detail!
For my part, I'm glad that Peck & Peck is a departure from Lessons in Chemistry which I ABSOLUTELY LOVED! We still meet characters who are used, abused and downright incarcerated! Bonnie Garmus does not spare her characters. Poor Batter (the dog and the young man)! Theirs was not to be an easy road to travel in this life!
I did thoroughly love this book, although I often felt like I was running a marathon. Bonnie Garmus - using young Batter Gray and that incomparable, heroic dog as her conduits - had a lot to say! As I turned the last page, I was panting with mental exhaustion, but felt emotionally rewarded! All's well that ends well!
How does Peck & Peck compare to Lessons in Chemistry? IT DOESN'T: it is its own special gem! Life is unfair and justice is not always done, but for the Batters of this world, it is time to get up and fight the good fight to the very end! Bravo!
Five glowing stars. My thanks to Bonnie Garmus, her Canadian publisher, Scribner, and NetGalley for an ARC of this valiant defence of poetry, literature and art, in exchange for an honest review. Bravo!
June 16, 2026
I loved it! I don’t know if I like it better than Lessons, but it’s just as good for different reasons. I found it humorous yet profound, and everyone should read it.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Started quite strong but reeeaaalllly dragged for the second half ?? quite disappointing
September 7, 2026
Bonnie Garmus did the unthinkable in her highly anticipated sophomore novel: wrote a book devoted to poetry, poets, and the people who love to hate it, and by this I don’t want to release any spoilers on a fine detail or lack thereof.
Peck & Peck is a quintessential literary fiction novel, based on Batter Gray (named after a beloved family dog), who snags a pivotal job at the prestigious, Fort Knox like quarterly poetry publication simply titled Peck & Peck. Batter finds himself entrenched into an unknown world, where family secrets lie, where editors are forced to reckon with the hardships of the publishing world, and the mystery of the Peck family unfolds.
Poetry both equally loved and hated, is a world where no one makes any money being a poet, yet everyone wants to somehow be involved in the creation of it.
The story takes place in 1982 though there are mentions of Bed, Bath & Beyond, TJ Maxx, and Bose (long before they became household names). The story really dives into this era - no cell phones or computers. IBM Selects are used to edit the poetry. Copy machines were still pivotal office machines.
Peck & Peck at its core, is a love letter to the poets. It’s a secret world and Garmus wants in. As readers, we are invited into the building where 50 editors run amok, under the tutelage of the worse boss on the planet- Salton Peck. If HR existed, he would be handed a lawsuit a day. The building where the majority of the book occurs, is a character all its own, surrounded by dead trees, an Aviary, staircases leading to where the magic of poetry happens, much like a poem itself.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, despite most of the characters being unlikable, major lack of poetry actually in the book, because I couldn’t wait to see what Garmus was going to do with this unique story line.
Peck & Peck will be hotly discussed when it releases on 10/13/26, as it’s nothing like her beloved debut Lessons in Chemistry.
I was lucky to have a friend loan me a copy of her ARC!
Peck & Peck is a quintessential literary fiction novel, based on Batter Gray (named after a beloved family dog), who snags a pivotal job at the prestigious, Fort Knox like quarterly poetry publication simply titled Peck & Peck. Batter finds himself entrenched into an unknown world, where family secrets lie, where editors are forced to reckon with the hardships of the publishing world, and the mystery of the Peck family unfolds.
Poetry both equally loved and hated, is a world where no one makes any money being a poet, yet everyone wants to somehow be involved in the creation of it.
The story takes place in 1982 though there are mentions of Bed, Bath & Beyond, TJ Maxx, and Bose (long before they became household names). The story really dives into this era - no cell phones or computers. IBM Selects are used to edit the poetry. Copy machines were still pivotal office machines.
Peck & Peck at its core, is a love letter to the poets. It’s a secret world and Garmus wants in. As readers, we are invited into the building where 50 editors run amok, under the tutelage of the worse boss on the planet- Salton Peck. If HR existed, he would be handed a lawsuit a day. The building where the majority of the book occurs, is a character all its own, surrounded by dead trees, an Aviary, staircases leading to where the magic of poetry happens, much like a poem itself.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, despite most of the characters being unlikable, major lack of poetry actually in the book, because I couldn’t wait to see what Garmus was going to do with this unique story line.
Peck & Peck will be hotly discussed when it releases on 10/13/26, as it’s nothing like her beloved debut Lessons in Chemistry.
I was lucky to have a friend loan me a copy of her ARC!
October 22, 2026
Amazing. It took me quite a while to read "Peck & Peck", but that had to do with ME and not this incredible book. As someone who adored "Lessons in Chemistry", I was eagerly anticipating this book, and I have to say that I was NOT disappointed. And while many reviewers will focus on why it's not like the first book, I also have to disagree - it has much in common: Both are set very firmly in their time and place - this one in the NYC of the 1980's, which will cause readers like me to have a certain set of dread as events unfold and characters are revealed. This one also has its version of "the smartest dog" in the world and he breaks your heart. Like "Lessons" this one too is a love story at heart. Where "Lessons" gave us chemistry, here we get poetry and publishing (and more than you ever wanted to know about type and design). And both of these books have a singular, indomitable main character, and Batter Gray worked his way into my heart just as much as Elizabeth Zott. I loved it. And I know I'll be thinking about it for a long time to come
June 6, 2026
I very much looked forward to reading this second novel by Bonnie Garmus. Lessons in Chemistry was an amazing reading surprise. This second novel disappointed me. The first half of the novel is very slow, a bit tedious, but I persisted. Much more activity in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome my initial reaction.
October 18, 2026
As someone who has found such a love of poetry in the last few years, I couldn't wait to read this book! :) And let me tell you, it didn't disappoint!!
What a quirky cast of characters. They are all so unique and highly entertaining!
There is a part of the book that absolutely undid me. I actually had to put it down and come back to it later.
I absolutely loved how neatly wrapped in a bow the ending was. I sat here grinning until I turned the last page.
There is something so, so special about Bonnie's writing. I am always completely captivated. I would highly recommend for a book club read as there is sooooo much to discuss!
My thanks to Simon & Schuster Canada for my gifted copy.
What a quirky cast of characters. They are all so unique and highly entertaining!
There is a part of the book that absolutely undid me. I actually had to put it down and come back to it later.
I absolutely loved how neatly wrapped in a bow the ending was. I sat here grinning until I turned the last page.
There is something so, so special about Bonnie's writing. I am always completely captivated. I would highly recommend for a book club read as there is sooooo much to discuss!
My thanks to Simon & Schuster Canada for my gifted copy.
October 19, 2026
I have just returned this on Audible because there are 13 and a half hours left to go and I am ready to kill. I join a tiny minority of people who hated this and having read the reviews it isn't worth staying for the last bit.
Nothing happens in the first 70% (I didnt get that far but I can believe it) and all of the nothing is stupid, venal, in-industry carping and actually...boring.
The gatekeeping 'editors' of art (poetry) are misanthropic, miserablist, corporate whiners.
Our hero is...a blank.
His mother's whimsy about the dog and the name don't feel believable alongside the anal typesetter persona.
A tiny side issue is that the audio book narration of the (already stupid) name, Batter, comes out as BADDER to a UK ear that makes it even more stupid and even more reminds one that this novel is bad, really bad.
You may have worked out that I am really disappointed after the entirely wonderful Lessons in Chemistry.
Nothing happens in the first 70% (I didnt get that far but I can believe it) and all of the nothing is stupid, venal, in-industry carping and actually...boring.
The gatekeeping 'editors' of art (poetry) are misanthropic, miserablist, corporate whiners.
Our hero is...a blank.
His mother's whimsy about the dog and the name don't feel believable alongside the anal typesetter persona.
A tiny side issue is that the audio book narration of the (already stupid) name, Batter, comes out as BADDER to a UK ear that makes it even more stupid and even more reminds one that this novel is bad, really bad.
You may have worked out that I am really disappointed after the entirely wonderful Lessons in Chemistry.
June 30, 2026
I really was enjoying this until it went completely off the rails and leaving me unsure of what Garmus sought out to do here.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
In Garmus's rollicking second novel, an aimless young man joins a rarefied New York City poetry magazine whose twin owners' battle of wills draws him into misdeeds. The book sparkles with farcical scenes and dialogue and incorporates striking visuals that open up the opportunity for a screen adaptation. On the negative side, I spotted some tired jokes and tokenism. Still, this is a likable story of a young man who keeps getting it wrong but has his heart in the right place. It's heartwarming to read about how poetry teaches Batter to understand others' experiences and identify injustices. There is also much enjoyably geeky discussion of poetics and typefaces; Garmus has a knack for going deep into a topic but still making it appealing to laypeople. With its posh setting and quirky characters, this is engaging from first page to last.
See my full review at BookBrowse. (See also my related article on famous poetry journals.)
See my full review at BookBrowse. (See also my related article on famous poetry journals.)
September 24, 2026
An unlikely but utterly compelling story about intrigue, backbiting, betrayal, and love in the poetry publishing industry.
Batter Gray is a college graduate with an exceptional skill: an ear for poetry. Unfortunately this doesn’t prevent him from being largely unemployable. Peck & Peck is a mysterious and prestigious quarterly poetry publication, with the two feuding Peck brothers as figureheads. When Batter appears to land his dream job at Peck and Peck, he inadvertently adds to an ongoing car crash in the company that plays out for a majority of the book.
This was a joy to read. Bonnie Garmus has created some loveable and quirky characters: from Batter’s gentle mother Rainey, who is a quiet expert on typefaces, to the mysterious and tragic Declonius Peck, and his bombastic brother Salton.
The story feels like a love letter to the power of poetry to reach people’s hearts and uncover truth - but this is never heavy-handed, and feels inclusive, never elitist. There is a rich thread of humour that runs through all of the characters (especially Rainey - I love Rainey), without undermining the characters or the story. The plot is fast moving, as the machinations of the Peck brothers and the history and relationships between many of the characters unfold, collapse, and re-form. And I was pleased to see all of the story threads wrap up in a mixed and sometimes poignant way, rather than being unequivocally Happy Ever After.
This is an excellent second novel, which I enjoyed every bit as much as Lessons in Chemistry.
Thank you #NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK / Manilla Press for the free review copy of #PeckPeck without obligation. All opinions are my own.
Batter Gray is a college graduate with an exceptional skill: an ear for poetry. Unfortunately this doesn’t prevent him from being largely unemployable. Peck & Peck is a mysterious and prestigious quarterly poetry publication, with the two feuding Peck brothers as figureheads. When Batter appears to land his dream job at Peck and Peck, he inadvertently adds to an ongoing car crash in the company that plays out for a majority of the book.
This was a joy to read. Bonnie Garmus has created some loveable and quirky characters: from Batter’s gentle mother Rainey, who is a quiet expert on typefaces, to the mysterious and tragic Declonius Peck, and his bombastic brother Salton.
The story feels like a love letter to the power of poetry to reach people’s hearts and uncover truth - but this is never heavy-handed, and feels inclusive, never elitist. There is a rich thread of humour that runs through all of the characters (especially Rainey - I love Rainey), without undermining the characters or the story. The plot is fast moving, as the machinations of the Peck brothers and the history and relationships between many of the characters unfold, collapse, and re-form. And I was pleased to see all of the story threads wrap up in a mixed and sometimes poignant way, rather than being unequivocally Happy Ever After.
This is an excellent second novel, which I enjoyed every bit as much as Lessons in Chemistry.
Thank you #NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK / Manilla Press for the free review copy of #PeckPeck without obligation. All opinions are my own.
October 21, 2026
3.75 stars "The #1 New York Times bestselling author of global sensation Lessons in Chemistry returns with an irresistible, delightful, and tender literary novel set in the publishing world of 1980s New York City about a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive, and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck.
Find originality. Reward creativity. Burn the rest."
Batter Gray is just out of college and he is struggling. He doesn't have a lot of direction and all he can think about is poetry. He finally lands a job at the prestigious poetry magazine Peck and Peck - albeit as a copy room associate. Batter is now navigating a very dysfunctional workplace with Saltan Peck reigning in terror and an iron fist as owner and chief. We see Batter attempting to forge friendships and alliances while getting used along the way. He has a wonderful relationship with his mother, who along with the legendary dog that Batter is named after, were my favorite characters. There are a few workplace conflicts and it is interesting to see how Batter fares.
Is this Lessons in Poetry? No, Lessons in Chemistry had a sharp female protagonist who like Batter was quirky. You could really get behind Elizabeth. Batter is a younger character representing trying to find your way in a career as a young person. He is a bit naive and trusting which lands him in trouble on more than one occasion. The boss Saltan Peck is larger than life, filling the pages with epic workplace drama. Bonnie Garmus uses her signature warmth and wit to tell a coming of age story set in 1970s and 1980s New York City publishing.
The audiobook performance by Seth Numrich (17 hours 44 minutes) is outstanding. He breathes life into each of the characters giving both male and female a distinct voice. Saltan Peck's character is angry and irritated with a booming voice that reminded me of the patriarch in Succession who I loved to hate. I wish that I had a physical copy as well to read in tandem as sometimes Saltan had such a long part that the screaming got hard to listen to and I would have preferred to read those parts. Overall this was enjoyable but don't expect Lessons in Chemistry and appreciate the coming of age story.
Many thanks to Simon Audio for the gifted listening copy. All opinions are my own. 🎧
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Find originality. Reward creativity. Burn the rest."
Batter Gray is just out of college and he is struggling. He doesn't have a lot of direction and all he can think about is poetry. He finally lands a job at the prestigious poetry magazine Peck and Peck - albeit as a copy room associate. Batter is now navigating a very dysfunctional workplace with Saltan Peck reigning in terror and an iron fist as owner and chief. We see Batter attempting to forge friendships and alliances while getting used along the way. He has a wonderful relationship with his mother, who along with the legendary dog that Batter is named after, were my favorite characters. There are a few workplace conflicts and it is interesting to see how Batter fares.
Is this Lessons in Poetry? No, Lessons in Chemistry had a sharp female protagonist who like Batter was quirky. You could really get behind Elizabeth. Batter is a younger character representing trying to find your way in a career as a young person. He is a bit naive and trusting which lands him in trouble on more than one occasion. The boss Saltan Peck is larger than life, filling the pages with epic workplace drama. Bonnie Garmus uses her signature warmth and wit to tell a coming of age story set in 1970s and 1980s New York City publishing.
The audiobook performance by Seth Numrich (17 hours 44 minutes) is outstanding. He breathes life into each of the characters giving both male and female a distinct voice. Saltan Peck's character is angry and irritated with a booming voice that reminded me of the patriarch in Succession who I loved to hate. I wish that I had a physical copy as well to read in tandem as sometimes Saltan had such a long part that the screaming got hard to listen to and I would have preferred to read those parts. Overall this was enjoyable but don't expect Lessons in Chemistry and appreciate the coming of age story.
Many thanks to Simon Audio for the gifted listening copy. All opinions are my own. 🎧
#PeckAndPeck #BonnieGarmus #SimonAudioInfluencer #ALCreview #bookreview #BestBooks #bookrecommendations #TBR2026 #ShanthasBookEra #bookinfluencer #bookstagrammer #NewReleases #NetGalleyReviewer #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks
June 22, 2026
This book is DELICIOUS! Oh my. A little corny but I love corn. 🌽 The WHOLE TIME I was reading it, I wore a huge grin. There are so many great parts, put together into a PERFECT read. Such fun characters you want to befriend them , love them, hate them, BE THEM. Laughter, shock, tears, joy. All of it. DARE I SAY BETTER THAN LESSONS.. ???? You bet I do!!!!
Chapter 81. First line. Perfect quote.
Chapter 81. First line. Perfect quote.
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October 15, 2026Vibes-wise, this is a book version of Gilmore Girls. Here's my case:
🍂 fall vibes (despite unfolding across multiple years, not just a season)
✨ quirky cast
💕 upbeat mood, even when dealing with big drama
🔒 despite desperate situations, it never actually feels desperate — I was never truly in fear for any of the characters, as I was certain they’d all be fine
🐕 a protagonist named after a likely fictional hero dog is so Stars Hollow
📈 the plot is incidental, whether you enjoy this story or not depends much more on your connection to the characters and the ways they interact.
If you've read it, do you agree?
🍂 fall vibes (despite unfolding across multiple years, not just a season)
✨ quirky cast
💕 upbeat mood, even when dealing with big drama
🔒 despite desperate situations, it never actually feels desperate — I was never truly in fear for any of the characters, as I was certain they’d all be fine
🐕 a protagonist named after a likely fictional hero dog is so Stars Hollow
📈 the plot is incidental, whether you enjoy this story or not depends much more on your connection to the characters and the ways they interact.
If you've read it, do you agree?
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I wanted SO much to love this book after absolutely loving this author's first book Lessons in Chemistry. It isn't that I didn't get the symbolism of good vs. bad and the twins and eggs, etc. I got it but it still was very strange. You may like it better than I did but it just didn't catch my interest anywhere near the way Lessons in Chemistry did.
Disclaimer: I won this ARC in a GoodReads Giveaway but that in no way influenced my review.
Disclaimer: I won this ARC in a GoodReads Giveaway but that in no way influenced my review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Imprecise, almost belabored language. It lacked tension and direction and, strangely, a pronoun for its main character. The commentary felt like it was coming from outside the book.
Batter is born to two loving parents. Batter loves poetry. What should Batter go to college for? Batter is unsure, and directionless, and wants to do poetry when Batter grows up, but no one else thinks this is a good idea.
How boring was that paragraph!? But at least it only took you five seconds to read, not a half hour.
Indecision is not interesting unless you make it interesting. Garmus didn’t. She took her reader’s attention for granted and then squandered it.
I poked around in the four-star reviews and one of them said, “this quirky, tedious read…”
Yes. Tedious. Crank those stars down, then.
In college, Batter gets paired with a male roommate. Does this indicate that Batter is male? Maybe? Or is Batter nonbinary? If that’s the case, why are there no pronouns at all?? Please, someone else write more about this for me.
DNF pg 27
Batter is born to two loving parents. Batter loves poetry. What should Batter go to college for? Batter is unsure, and directionless, and wants to do poetry when Batter grows up, but no one else thinks this is a good idea.
How boring was that paragraph!? But at least it only took you five seconds to read, not a half hour.
Indecision is not interesting unless you make it interesting. Garmus didn’t. She took her reader’s attention for granted and then squandered it.
I poked around in the four-star reviews and one of them said, “this quirky, tedious read…”
Yes. Tedious. Crank those stars down, then.
In college, Batter gets paired with a male roommate. Does this indicate that Batter is male? Maybe? Or is Batter nonbinary? If that’s the case, why are there no pronouns at all?? Please, someone else write more about this for me.
DNF pg 27
Did Not Finish
August 26, 2026Going to DNF this. I can’t believe this is the same author who wrote Lessons in Chemistry—it feels so different! It sort of felt like it read like a Juvenille Fic novel just because of the narrative voice and style and I didn’t enjoy that. Also just wasn’t sure what we were doing with the plot. It seemed aimless and like all these random things were being thrown in and I couldn’t understand why. I started to feel dread picking this book up again and again and don’t feel like it’s going to get better for me.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me a copy in advance.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me a copy in advance.
October 23, 2026
Meet Batter Gray.
Hij is genoemd naar een heldhaftige hond (*).
Helaas is hij zelf allesbehalve een hondje-de-voorste.
Behalve een absoluut gehoor voor poëzie heeft hij maar weinig talenten.
En met poëzie valt nu eenmaal weinig te verdienen.
Weinig meer dan meewarige blikken.
Dus hopt hij zonder enige enthousiasme van de ene studie naar de andere klus, tot hij door volkomen onvoorziene omstandigheden bij het beste poëzie-tijdschrift van New York én de wereld terechtkomt:
Peck&Peck!
Als fotokopieerder, weliswaar, maar toch bij:
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Peck&Peck!
Klinkt niet meteen als iets dat je wil lezen?
Want je hààt alles dat met rijmen en jambes te maken heeft.
Je hebt een gruwelijke hekel aan en kwatrijnen en anapesten.
Je hebt nooit van Yeats, Eliot en W.H. Auden gehoord en wenst dat ook zo te houden.
Je hebt Yeats, Eliot en W.H. Auden gelézen en probéért dat te vergeten!
Volkomen terecht, want poëzie is saai.
En precies daarom is het zo bijzonder dat Bonnie Garmus met dit uitgangspunt het meest inventieve, fantasierijke boek van het jaar heeft geschreven.
Het verhaal is slim, haar zinnen vaak lol-grappig, de personages ongemeen kleurrijk, de plot een sonnet.
Het is typografie en kwarteleieren.
Het is The Hudsucker Proxy met de dichter als hoelahoep.
Maar het is ook veel meer dan dat.
Want hoe kun je Salton Peck niét zien als een schuimbekkende Trump die zijn eigen imperium ten gronde richt?
Hoe kun je het slot niét lezen als een meesterlijke variant op ‘A Few Good Man’? (**)
Hoe kun je niét geloven in Batter en Batter?
Een boek als een Wes Anderson-film.
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(*) Net als mijn dochter.
(**) Mijn favoriete film aller tijden.
Lees ook: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hij is genoemd naar een heldhaftige hond (*).
Helaas is hij zelf allesbehalve een hondje-de-voorste.
Behalve een absoluut gehoor voor poëzie heeft hij maar weinig talenten.
En met poëzie valt nu eenmaal weinig te verdienen.
Weinig meer dan meewarige blikken.
Dus hopt hij zonder enige enthousiasme van de ene studie naar de andere klus, tot hij door volkomen onvoorziene omstandigheden bij het beste poëzie-tijdschrift van New York én de wereld terechtkomt:
Peck&Peck!
Als fotokopieerder, weliswaar, maar toch bij:
`
Peck&Peck!
Klinkt niet meteen als iets dat je wil lezen?
Want je hààt alles dat met rijmen en jambes te maken heeft.
Je hebt een gruwelijke hekel aan en kwatrijnen en anapesten.
Je hebt nooit van Yeats, Eliot en W.H. Auden gehoord en wenst dat ook zo te houden.
Je hebt Yeats, Eliot en W.H. Auden gelézen en probéért dat te vergeten!
Volkomen terecht, want poëzie is saai.
En precies daarom is het zo bijzonder dat Bonnie Garmus met dit uitgangspunt het meest inventieve, fantasierijke boek van het jaar heeft geschreven.
Het verhaal is slim, haar zinnen vaak lol-grappig, de personages ongemeen kleurrijk, de plot een sonnet.
Het is typografie en kwarteleieren.
Het is The Hudsucker Proxy met de dichter als hoelahoep.
Maar het is ook veel meer dan dat.
Want hoe kun je Salton Peck niét zien als een schuimbekkende Trump die zijn eigen imperium ten gronde richt?
Hoe kun je het slot niét lezen als een meesterlijke variant op ‘A Few Good Man’? (**)
Hoe kun je niét geloven in Batter en Batter?
Een boek als een Wes Anderson-film.
__
(*) Net als mijn dochter.
(**) Mijn favoriete film aller tijden.
Lees ook: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
October 24, 2026
I just…. Nope not my thing
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Peck and Peck is the second novel from the author of Lessons in Chemistry . Where you immediately fell in love with Chemistry's protagonist-it was hard for me to even like Peck's protagonist. He seemed unfocused and immature. The characters in Peck & Peck were equally unlikable, if not totally unbelievable. The story dragged for me. The novel centered on a journal of poetry published and distributed by the Peck family.
To publish a second novel after the unexpected and massive success of a first novel is tough-and likely that nothing can live up to the expectations and enormous popularity of the first novel. That was certainly true in this case. I am sure many will pick up this book based solely on the author but I predict it will not enjoy the word of mouth endorsement or pass-along benefit or Lessons in Chemistry .
To publish a second novel after the unexpected and massive success of a first novel is tough-and likely that nothing can live up to the expectations and enormous popularity of the first novel. That was certainly true in this case. I am sure many will pick up this book based solely on the author but I predict it will not enjoy the word of mouth endorsement or pass-along benefit or Lessons in Chemistry .
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