A review by moonandmadness
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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

3.5

I enjoyed this more upon rereading. The prose style was interesting, glassy, and disconnected. And I found I wasn't searching for Esther to be pleasant, so much as just accompanying her without that judgement.
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