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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

47 reviews

bleuplein's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.25

insane book to read having no warnings of its contents (i forgot to check), good read and it reads quickly...gets rough about 100 pages in and doesnt stop from that point, left me sitting there for a while in a way that was somehow refreshing and reflective but also very dark, but that only lasted about an hour and then it just became a good book i wouldnt read through twice (only because of the content, it was written brilliantly otherwise)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Self harm, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Racial slurs, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

ruby_gordon's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Mental illness

francoise's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

I enjoyed The Bell Jar because each relationship Esther had in the bell jar all reflected various themes that were relatable. I felt that her relationship with her mother was most significant although not talked about as often as her relationship with Buddy. Although quite loving, she never truly understood her own daughter and only wanted her to fit societal expectations. As the reader, I felt the detachment strongly and how realistic it was. Plath did so well in portraying challenges that we (women) face and her use of words in general string so well together. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Violence

lindaaroesler's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-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

3.5

It’s a wee bit racist. Overall a good book tho. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Violence, Body shaming, Mental illness, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

tropical_depression's review against another edition

dark sad 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? Yes

3.0

It was sad, not that I was expecting anything else. But it was sadder than I had anticipated. It was just tragedy after tragedy and it truly got me into the character's headspace. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Blood, Vomit, Violence, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Self harm, Medical trauma, and Emotional abuse

christinasteaparty's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad

• 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

Moderate: Fatphobia, Violence, Blood, Suicide, and Self harm

Minor: Alcohol and Lesbophobia

laval's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Vomit

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Rape, and Sexism

I would highly not recommend this book for people struggling with any forms of self harm or suicidal thoughts. I would be weary of one's mental state before picking up this book.