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Don't be scared.......yeah right.
Esther Greenwood's story actually begins a bit comical describing the details of a free trip to New York City with a group of college girls. While recounting the activities of her strange new friends and blind date disasters, one in particular pertaining to a turkey neck and gizzards gave me a laugh-out-loud moment I will not forget although there's not much else in this terribly depressing novel to bring joy to the reader.
This semi-autobiographical novel was fir
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I'm not entirely sure which genre to call this, as it's semi-autobiographical, in that the author shared some experiences that she herself underwent, but it's definitely fictional. It's a hard look into depression and how it's been dealt with, but moreso the mid of the person dealing with it, rather than the medical explanations or treatments. It's the fears, the uncertainty, the listlessness, and the attempts at "recovery." This novel ends on a positive note, but the end of the author itself wo
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Can't begin to think how to rate this book. Knowing that The Bell Jar is autobiographical may complicate my reactions (or, lack thereof) to the story. I never felt connected to any of the characters in the story; we share few common experiences. At least I can check off having read one of books considered to be part of the English language literary canon.
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I really enjoyed this book ...knowing what happens to the author is not so pleasant...it was quite funny the way she worded something's and the additude of the book is all about being born again not in the spiritual sense but being born again in your own eyes .
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