jujpen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
danielle_things's review against another edition
3.0
I picked this up because I loved The Bell Jar. Plath's poetry felt different from her novel. I really enjoyed the rhythm and cadence each poem had. I also think it's important to read some of her poetry with an understanding of her life to fully appreciate them.
cblueweaver's review against another edition
5.0
Plath's poetry here is visceral and buccal. Her words feel like something you chew, you swallow, you digest. This is what I want from poetry.
theonlysentree's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite poems included in this collection:
- The Ghost's Leavetaking
- Lorelei
- Mushrooms
- Full Fathom Five
- Two Views of a Cadaver Room
- The Ghost's Leavetaking
- Lorelei
- Mushrooms
- Full Fathom Five
- Two Views of a Cadaver Room
katyclynn's review against another edition
4.0
Me @ Sylvia: It’s so great to meet you, I love your films. …you scare me a little.
angelreadsthings's review against another edition
4.0
Each poem just pushes beyond the surface of your conscious psyche. It goes down deeper to some indescribable level--pulling you into this somber yet cathartic arena of emotional existence and thought.
malbarh's review against another edition
5.0
PLOT: n/a
CHARACTERS: n/a
WRITING STYLE: 5/5
ENJOYMENT: 4.5/5
FINAL RATING 4.75/5
I've never read poetry so expressive and soul-bearing. plath breaks what i thought were poetry 'rules' in ways that i never would have considered plausible or insightful. i docked half a point in the enjoyment category because i think i would have had a better time with it had i not read it entirely in one sitting.
CHARACTERS: n/a
WRITING STYLE: 5/5
ENJOYMENT: 4.5/5
FINAL RATING 4.75/5
I've never read poetry so expressive and soul-bearing. plath breaks what i thought were poetry 'rules' in ways that i never would have considered plausible or insightful. i docked half a point in the enjoyment category because i think i would have had a better time with it had i not read it entirely in one sitting.