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A review by sliceofghost
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
the girls who get it get it, and sylvia plath DEFINITELY gets it
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Medical trauma
Minor: Death of parent