A review by ceana
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i really loved it. i could see myself in esther and her mistakes so i felt very maternal over her and may have liked her more than others who find her to be cynical and as asshole

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Body shaming, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt