A review by lydiajlong
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
“The more hopeless you were, the further away they hid you.”
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There were a few moments where I wasn’t sure I could finish this book; there are some difficult moments. It did feel meaningful to be allowed into someone’s mind like this and have a perspective of what some struggle with. I found Plath’s writing so beautiful, relatable at moments, and so honest. I’m grateful for the read but ready to pass along to my neighborhood Little Free Library!
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There were a few moments where I wasn’t sure I could finish this book; there are some difficult moments. It did feel meaningful to be allowed into someone’s mind like this and have a perspective of what some struggle with. I found Plath’s writing so beautiful, relatable at moments, and so honest. I’m grateful for the read but ready to pass along to my neighborhood Little Free Library!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Mental illness