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A review by n31131
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
emotional
reflective
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
4.25
The racism and homophobia in this book is unfortunate. Beautifully written novel on the treatment of mentally ill women in the 1950s-60s.
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Homophobia