Organic Chemistry As a Second Language: First Semester Topics

Goods received

Never Knew O.chem could be so easy

I bought this book as a “recommended” suplement to my “required” EXPENSIVE textbook. Let me tell you, I did not understand anything from the required textbook and it was only confusing and intimidating. Klein on the otherhand, literally saved my life in this class. He makes everything so clear and simple and uses alot of examples and analogies that make it so understable. He also has some of the best practice problems that talk you through every single concept by breaking it down into all the parts you need to master and grasp the overall picture and actually understand how to do the questions. I bought the electronic version but i’ve seen the paper copy that my friend has and it is as good. BUY THIS IT IS A LIFE SAVER!

I purchased this text, as well as the second one (Second Semester Topics) on a recommendation that it was an excellent book for those who don't have a background in chemistry but who want to fast track their knowledge. Having purchased both of the books in the series, I found the treatment of topics to be virtually incomprehensible. No introduction, no 'baby steps'. It is a book for those who already know the material. If chemistry is your thing, then you may find something that is interesting or useful. It is NOT a primer for the uninitiated.

I bought this book first and it got me through first term Orgo. My University uses the Klein textbook, so this book is perfect, It walks you through the course in the same order as the textbooks, but with more straightforward examples and the practice problems build you up nicely, rather than how they jump to impossible super quick in the text book. I can't recommend this and the second term version enough. They're expensive, but kept Orgo from destroying my GPA

I have the second part as well, both are just simply brilliant in the way that everything is structured! Very pleased with the purchase, I would recommend it to anyone who would like to study organic chemistry.

I failed my Organic chemistry class because the study book we were told to buy was mainly focused on theory. There were only 3-4 exercises per chapter which is not enough to learn such a vast topic. I bought this book and next semester I will give that class another go. I wish I saw this book before taking the class.