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hmr607 's review for:
The Bell Jar
by Sylvia Plath
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
This was a good depiction of a mental decline. Some signs of this decline were evident very early in the book, but symptoms got worse quickly after a traumatic event. I also think that this is an important report on how women's mental health was treated in the 60's, and a reflection on the fact that women's health is still not taken as seriously as it should be.
The down side of this book is that it is a product of its time. Racism, homophobia, misogyny, and hatred of all non-white, non-skinny people made it hard to read. I understand that a lot of "classic literature" has these problems, but I don't like that.
The down side of this book is that it is a product of its time. Racism, homophobia, misogyny, and hatred of all non-white, non-skinny people made it hard to read. I understand that a lot of "classic literature" has these problems, but I don't like that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt