A review by alexandrabelze
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark emotional sad fast-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

3.75

sylvia plath. wow. her poetic imagery fits wonderfully in this novel. it’s so personal and real that i don’t even feel like i have a right to critique it on anything. it was a beautiful read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Vomit

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

Minor: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Death of parent