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A review by beaniebaby3000
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
challenging
dark
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
2.25
Well there surely are some arresting lines about living with depression but mostly this book had no resolution and had unnecessary racial slurs and honestly didn’t feel bad for Esther much at all
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment