In 'Chemistry: A Novel', Weike Wang invites readers into the life of a young and gifted Chinese-American woman, whose passion for chemistry starts to wane as she navigates the rigorous demands of a graduate program at a Boston university. Struggling to fulfill the lofty expectations of her parents and confronted with a marriage proposal from her successful boyfriend, she finds herself at a crossroads, questioning her career, her relationship, and what she wants from life. Through a profound personal journey filled with wit and surprising humor, she seeks to understand the complex formula for happiness, both in the lab and in her heart.