A review by nefie
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

first time reading: 3.75 
second time reading: 4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs, Rape, Ableism, Blood, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Eating disorder, Medical content, and Medical trauma