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A review by mamacann
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was just a fantastic yet tough read.
The only reason I am not rating this brilliant piece of writing five stars, is because I was taken aback by the use of racial slurs.
I know it dates back to the 60’s but it was very triggering to read as a black woman, and I cannot look past it.
However, I had never read something quite like The Bell Jar and I am still very shaken by it. I think I will either go back to it a lot, or never read it again. That’s how moving and shocking and brilliant it was.
The only reason I am not rating this brilliant piece of writing five stars, is because I was taken aback by the use of racial slurs.
I know it dates back to the 60’s but it was very triggering to read as a black woman, and I cannot look past it.
However, I had never read something quite like The Bell Jar and I am still very shaken by it. I think I will either go back to it a lot, or never read it again. That’s how moving and shocking and brilliant it was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Racial slurs, Vomit, Mental illness, Ableism, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Self harm