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A review by rosita
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I am. I am. I am.
This is the most accurate description of depression I have ever read, and it was beautifully written. Still, the first third was terrible. I am glad I kept going, because it was totally worth it, but the first third brings the whole rating down a whole star
This is the most accurate description of depression I have ever read, and it was beautifully written. Still, the first third was terrible. I am glad I kept going, because it was totally worth it, but the first third brings the whole rating down a whole star
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Vomit
Moderate: Blood, Racial slurs, and Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Racism