Review by shopgiri - The Bell Jar

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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

2.25

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A difficult and somewhat boring read. The second half is a lot more interesting than the first, however, in the entire first half of this book I was waiting for the events of the second half and they ended up falling flat. This book made me sad. Specifically, Esther made me sad, especially since learning that this book was semi-autobiographical. I really wish I enjoyed it more. I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal and I think she does a fantastic job.

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