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The Bell Jar
The Bell Jar
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lethe
Jun 25, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: c-ace-linked, c-own-cover-photo, g-modern-classics, c-record-correct, d-20th-c, p-removed, a-adult, l-eng, r-group-read, z-reread
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.
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Chanie
Feb 07, 2019 rated it liked it
Shelves: classics
An easier and more pleasurable read than anticipated.
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