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A review by meagwhalen
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is a gorgeous, gorgeous book. It was a tough read for me mentally and emotionally, but a truly superb novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt