General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

I am a college student about to start my second year of B.A. in Biological Sciences and purchased this book to read over the summer because I am going to take about a year of Organic Chemistry. The book's Organic Chemistry Chapters actually start at Chapter 12, so the ENTIRE book is not Orgo chem. However, the first half of the book is basic General Chemistry needed to understand Orgo and more, so it served as a nice reference material in case I forgot anything or if I wanted to revisit any past material that I kind of forgot. As for the Orgo Chapters, which I truly read and worked out, they were interesting to read, simple to understand and provided enough basis that I have a substantial foundation for organic Chemistry. It's a perfect, "Intro to Organic Chem" type of book. The book also includes tons of medical and biological applications and examples, making it more interesting and informative to read. Be warned however, if you are taking higher level Organic Chem other than the intro, like I will have to later, this book might not go into enough depth. This book is great if : a) you want to a good foundation for organic chemistry b) learn some applications or c) quickly review or reference anything you forgot.

Very frustrated with this product. Great condition and everything but it was supposed to come with a Pearson access code and it did not so now I have to spend even more money on that... 🙄

At first I was worried that this book was going to be different than what I needed for my college chemistry classroom, but I was thrilled to find out it was exactly what I needed. It was brand new and at a more affordable cost than what I was being offered at my school. I was thrilled when I got it because I was able to et to studying right away.

I just received it today, and it’s looks as bad as others have mentioned. Although, the only thing that looks unappealing is the hardcover. The pages inside is what counts, and I can say that it’s acceptable. Pages all seem as if it were taken care of [but it may depend on the book you get as there are many rented by Amazon]. The one I received is ok (look at pictures).

It's a textbook so everything has to be fleshed out, understandably, but some very simple concepts Were made kind of complicated and lengthy when they didn't have to be. A common textbook fail. But still overall concisely written.

I’m very disappointed in the quality of this book and can’t believe amazon would send this out to people. The front cover came off as soon as I touched it. I ordered this book last semester from Chegg and the quality was 10x better than this.

You really need text to speech on the pc and the iPhone. I don’t see and option for it, and if there is one, it’s not easily accessible. Students that work full time jobs don’t have time to sit and read slowly. I need to be able to listen as I am working so I can review. You really need this function.

Fast Shipment and just what I needed.