A review by libraryfairy
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I’ve been meaning to read this book for a while, especially since it seems to be one of those books everyone knows or has read before. However, I didn’t know what to expect going into this, and I was surprised in many ways. Firstly, some thoughts and topics in this book make me feel seen as someone who has dealt with depression all my life. Secondly, the amount of racism in this book is astounding. It’s like it’s second nature for the author to use racial stereotypes and slurs with such ease that it’s sickening Overall, it’s a very good read, but I can’t ignore the blatant racism it has. 
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