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A review by itsjustkatereading
The Bell Jar: The Illustrated Edition by Sylvia Plath
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
I’m not giving this a rating because honestly? I have no idea how to rate it.
On the one hand, it was a compelling read and I can appreciate its merit.
On the other hand, it’s racist, fatphobic and written in a style I didn’t particularly love.
That being said, I’m appreciative that this book helped pave the way for society/literature to be able to have honest conversations about mental health, something I’m incredibly passionate about.
I have a lot of thoughts and no idea how to put them down into words right now. Maybe one day but right now I just need to process and talk it out. 😅
On the one hand, it was a compelling read and I can appreciate its merit.
On the other hand, it’s racist, fatphobic and written in a style I didn’t particularly love.
That being said, I’m appreciative that this book helped pave the way for society/literature to be able to have honest conversations about mental health, something I’m incredibly passionate about.
I have a lot of thoughts and no idea how to put them down into words right now. Maybe one day but right now I just need to process and talk it out. 😅
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism