A review by rubenlara
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Not to sound like a hater, but I feel she would've gained some perspective if she read books by people who weren't like her or if she spent time with the less fortunate than herself. I really liked this book and empathize with mental illness/depression etc but I just wish someone could have shown her her life is not that bad. I  find it more inspirational when memoires, no matter how dark etc, have some level of perseverance or try in it. Not sure if that explains the entire vibe of the book but yea :)