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A review by bookedandbusy
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was incredibly written, Esther’s depression was so well written and the treatment she received from other people showed that depression and other mental illnesses weren’t fully understood back then, and that no one truly understood her struggles. I found a lot of her struggles to be relatable, and I felt like she was a very real character.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Confinement, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Homophobia, Vomit, and Death of parent