k1ller_crow's review against another edition
moved countries and didn’t bring the book with me
wikigad's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ophelia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Rape
lwobniar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
It feels wrong giving it a rating...so I'm just going to leave it.
This is loosely based on the author's own life. It is well written and you can really feel Esther's (or Sylvia Plath's) emotions and struggles with depression. It can be a very powerful read. For such a melancholy and depressing book, I really can't say that I enjoyed it, but I don't regret reading it either.
I wouldn't actively recommend this to others, but if this book shows up on your radar, and you know what you are getting into, then I would say it's worth a read.
Would recommend the audiobook narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal - I thought she did a great job. Without the audiobook, it would've been a lot harder for me to get through this heavy book.
This is loosely based on the author's own life. It is well written and you can really feel Esther's (or Sylvia Plath's) emotions and struggles with depression. It can be a very powerful read. For such a melancholy and depressing book, I really can't say that I enjoyed it, but I don't regret reading it either.
I wouldn't actively recommend this to others, but if this book shows up on your radar, and you know what you are getting into, then I would say it's worth a read.
Would recommend the audiobook narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal - I thought she did a great job. Without the audiobook, it would've been a lot harder for me to get through this heavy book.
f_daniels06's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
boekbaba's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ilarian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
seasidefaye13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Panic attacks/disorders
finezziz's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes