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It was an interesting read, with a unique look through the main character's eyes. It is sad to think that the novel is semi-autobiographical and that Plath was writing about things like electroshock therapy from experience. It was still an interesting perspective. I'm sure that Plath's bluntness and detailed suicidal thoughts/attempts were quite controversial when the novel first came out. I was surprised by how matter of factly she would describe Esther walking around the house with the tie fro
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I first read The Bell Jar almost 40 years ago and remembered I loved it. Therefore I was very much surprised to find that this time I really disliked Esther at first, so much so that I contemplated not finishing the book.
But I persevered and I am glad I did, because by the second half all my reservations had evaporated and I ended up loving it again.
A brilliant portrayal of depression.
But I persevered and I am glad I did, because by the second half all my reservations had evaporated and I ended up loving it again.
A brilliant portrayal of depression.
I really enjoyed this book. It is sort of hard to tell the point where the main character goes insane, it's a slow progression.
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