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85 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571135868
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sylvia Plath (1932-63) possessed one of the most commanding voices in twentieth-century poetry. She published only one volume of verse, "The Colossus", during her life and a single novel, "The Bell Jar". After her death "Winter Trees", "Crossing t...
Community Reviews Summary of 500 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
dark 71%
sad 55%
challenging 28%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 16%
tense 12%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | Character: 12% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | Yes: 2%Loveable characters?
N/A: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 62% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, Mental illness
85 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571135868
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sylvia Plath (1932-63) possessed one of the most commanding voices in twentieth-century poetry. She published only one volume of verse, "The Colossus", during her life and a single novel, "The Bell Jar". After her death "Winter Trees", "Crossing t...
Community Reviews Summary of 500 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
dark 71%
sad 55%
challenging 28%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 16%
tense 12%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | Character: 12% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | Yes: 2%Loveable characters?
N/A: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 62% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, Mental illness