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aisclaradm 's review for:
The Bell Jar
by Sylvia Plath
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wildly racist, and the whole novel read like an excessively self-pitying and self-righteous Sylvia Plath self-insert. That being said, I liked the latter quarter and the ending of the book, and it was well-written and engaging, despite its flaws. I eye-rolled my way through the whole thing but still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail