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A review by esme_may
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book is really unique in how it deals with suicide and depression. It's so matter of fact and avoids being overdramatic, illustrating things subtly with some of the most gorgeous turns of phrase I've ever read
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Racism, Ableism, Alcohol, Body shaming, Death, Medical content, Racial slurs, and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment