A review by alipp
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

challenging dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

There were parts that I got in the flow of this book but honestly in the second half when her mental health was deteriorating so much it was really hard to read. 
It’s sad to see that this is how mental health care was in the 50s. 
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