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cemarci's review against another edition
DNF on page 44. I’m understanding about 60%. I would love to learn and discuss with someone. Tried finding resources but seems like there isn’t a lot available for in depth analysis of these poems, only the very popular ones. Maybe will try again one day.
minusfigures's review against another edition
5.0
Worth reading for Hughes introduction, which sets the scene for this revised edition as a way of Hughes reclaiming and reconnecting with her mother.
cris_booktracker's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
catevanam's review against another edition
2.0
the idea of a MAN editing my poetry after i DIED is a nightmare. but unfortunately i just didn’t love this collection.
themandimonster's review against another edition
5.0
I love this restored edition of Ariel SO much! I love the included manuscript facsimile, the additional content that includes an interview with Frieda Hughes, her speech for this book's release, and her poem about her feelings on the BBC movie, which is one of my favorite poems. Truly a beautiful book all around, and I'm happy to have it and have read it.
lisapparition's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual assault
renspages's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
octobergirlyyy's review against another edition
3.0
I started reading this collection last fall, but lost interest because it was very difficult to follow. Since there was only a fourth left to read, I decided to finish it. I personally enjoyed reading Crossing the Water more, as it was easier to interpret. This collection is not very accessible, it takes a lot to understand the writing without researching the poems. Still, there is obviously great writing in here. Plath wrote with a fiery pen.