A review by lizzymcalpine
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

do not read if u are a 19 year old girl in university. maybe wait a few years idk. 

the casual racism was jarring and my expectations were very very high. sometimes lived up to them but felt a bit shallow/performative at times. also being poorer than esther could ever dream of being makes this read a bit less shocking.