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A review by mickymouse_007
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I haven't read a single book in such a long time and this was such a great book to dive into the world of reading again. It's been a day or so since I finished reading it and I can't still wrap my head around everything that has occur in this book.
It was such a captivating book I must say. The descriptions were immaculate and the plot kept me on my toes. I loved Sylvia Plath used flashbacks and seemingly simple events to let us know more about Esther and understand her more as a whole. And how she described Esther's deteriorating mental health and later on, her recovery. It didn't seem all of a sudden. We all saw where Esther was heading to.
Overall, love this book. One of my new favorites indeed. Will definitely read this again although I don't think this book is for everyone.
It was such a captivating book I must say. The descriptions were immaculate and the plot kept me on my toes. I loved Sylvia Plath used flashbacks and seemingly simple events to let us know more about Esther and understand her more as a whole. And how she described Esther's deteriorating mental health and later on, her recovery. It didn't seem all of a sudden. We all saw where Esther was heading to.
Overall, love this book. One of my new favorites indeed. Will definitely read this again although I don't think this book is for everyone.
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Self harm
Moderate: Medical trauma, Misogyny, and Grief
Minor: Death, Alcohol, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Vomit