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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

slow-paced

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

0.25

First world white girl problems. Not a single likable character in the book.

I knew nothing of this book going into it. As someone who has been both depressed and suicidal most of their life, as well as someone who knows everything's relative, I still found this book to be completely trash and almost insulting (bigotry aside).

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Upon further reflection, this is one of the worst books I've ever read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt

Minor: Death, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcohol