A review by alexandrabelze
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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
3.25
sylvia plath. wow. her poetic imagery fits wonderfully in this novel. it’s so personal and real that i don’t even feel like i have a right to critique it on anything. it was a beautiful read.
Graphic: Blood, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Medical content, Suicide, and Vomit
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual content