A review by alegzac
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark emotional reflective 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

5.0

Sylvia Plath creates such an interesting exploration of what depression, mental illness, and suicide look like. She is unapologetic about her writing and mixes such darkness with beautiful writing. I must say The Bell Jar has become one of my favorite books. 
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