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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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hi_its_micah's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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syndierella's review against another edition

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dark reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Interestingly written (with a slightly weird narrative which I got used to and made it different and you never really knew where it was going next) but very depressing and deals with theme of

suicide

and the book didn’t leave me with any particular feeling good or bad

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hannxm's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny informative sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A fascinating read that was at times funny, shocking and morbid. I was a bit disappointed at the ending but I appreciated how the book broached on topics that aren't often represented in books. It was interesting to see how mental health was managed back in the day too. It is saddening to learn the author committed suicide at a young age, and at times, it felt like I was reading the thoughts of Plath. She was talented but obviously troubled. RIP.

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littlebeereads's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book felt like a truly real account of what it feels like to fall into mental illness. It’s a book that I feel depicts it the best and without a slow and simple plot still reads fantastically and beautifully. It almost feels like a diary of the main character so you feel very connected to her.

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freya__b's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A challenging book, that explains complex emotions in beautiful language. Shown and not told how Esther was feeling. She's horrible for most of the time, but I still find myself rooting for her. You're really in her headspace. Very forward thinking for the 60s and some of the commentary is still incredibly relevant, espcially around women's roles in modern society. The graphic scenes and racism meant that I can't give it 5 stars, but it's a story that will always stay with me.

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