A review by readerdedeya
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark medium-paced

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

3.0

The bell jar is about a young woman named Esther Greenwood, who is attending a fashion magazine scholarship, sponsored by a rich woman. It is clear, that she is a disturbed young woman who is contemplating suicide and later follows through with a serious attempt. It's about women's positions in the 1950s, their desires, their hopes and dreams. I liked the way the author portrayed mental illness and the protagonists struggles to overcome them. The writing style is very witty, sharp and detailed. A very interesting insight into the life of a mentally ill woman in the 1950s.