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A review by nikexistiertnik
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
challenging
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
though i liked the writing style and the type of storytelling, and could even relate to some of the struggles esther was facing, it was just very hard to see past all the woman on woman hate, racism, fatphobia and then even homophobia, that was expressed through esther's thoughts.
she was an extremely unlikable character, which didn't justify the way she was treated, but still made it hard for me to really enjoy the book.
she was an extremely unlikable character, which didn't justify the way she was treated, but still made it hard for me to really enjoy the book.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Suicide, Blood, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Homophobia, Medical content, and Vomit
Minor: Grief, Alcohol, and Death of parent