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A review by jaiden_grey
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
If I didn’t relate to the main character as much and didn’t think my future is any way tied with how she lives her life, I might’ve given this book a lower rating. I feel like Esther didn’t change as much in this book as I would have liked her to. I didn’t really feel a solid direction in terms of the plot, which is fine but I think the book would have benefited from something like that.
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Lesbophobia