maureenmcc 's review for:

Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark

4.0

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First, a pat on my own back for finishing this behemoth of a book. Second, I actually never wanted to give up on it because it was very well written, incredibly well researched and clear-eyed but not opinionated in its portrayal of Plath and the central characters in her life. Third, there were times I did get frustrated with Plath, but if one steps back you can see the myriad forces she was up against and how long and hard she fought to maintain her sense of self. Illuminating and educational—if you are interested in learning more about this very complicated and talented writer, I’d recommend it.