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This book really struck a chord in me, one which I think will resonate within me the rest of my life. I love books that leave you changed in some way, and this one will affect my perception of life, madness, and loneliness from this point forward. I have struggled with depression and a feeling of pointlessness to the same level that Esther/the author does in this book, and let me tell you, she nails it. It was so perfectly put, I wish I could have had it to give to my friends and family to help
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This is good at depicting depression and Plath’s mindset through words, which is basically what I came for. Very intense. It also shows how good vs. bad psychiatrists can totally change and affect the course of treatment and mental illness.
It also depicts women in the 1950s, pre-birth control pill, which is interesting. Of course, like a lot of feminism at the time, it’s concerned with white cis women in heterosexual relationships. Esther others those of different races, is baffled by homosexual ...more
It also depicts women in the 1950s, pre-birth control pill, which is interesting. Of course, like a lot of feminism at the time, it’s concerned with white cis women in heterosexual relationships. Esther others those of different races, is baffled by homosexual ...more
I have no idea why I waited so long to read this. I guess I thought it was a basic girl favorite? Lame. I loved it. The writing was phenomenal. Plath was clearly wildly talented. I listened to this on audiobook and the sentences I heard made me want to go back and read them again.
One thing I specifically like was her description of depression as nothingness. I've heard many other people describe depression as sadness or weepiness, but Plath describes it as lack of motivation, emptiness, stale a ...more
One thing I specifically like was her description of depression as nothingness. I've heard many other people describe depression as sadness or weepiness, but Plath describes it as lack of motivation, emptiness, stale a ...more
Reading this book was a reminder as to how much I appreciate my book club. I end up reading books that I normally wouldn't have read. For some reason I had a small dread of this book that ended up being completely unfounded. It's a very straight forward and unrelenting look at a young woman's struggles with mental illness and a nervous breakdown. I found that her straight forward and matter of fact narration hit the right notes. It was serious but yet living in Esther's mind was rather entertain
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Wow, what a tragic tale. The last few chapters are devastating and, Sylvia, how dare you end the novel where you did? 😢
3.5. I can’t say that I “enjoyed” it, but it was a moving glimpse into one person’s struggle with mental illness.
Well, it is certainly an interesting book - but I am not sure what else to think about it, yet.
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