The Bell Jar LP

Jackie.Davidson shared a tip "A view into mental illness and how it was treated in the 1950s. Based on the author’s experience, this gives perspective on the feelings and impact of depression."

emily_alwubayran shared a tip "This is a book that has stuck with me since the first time I read it in middle school. It’s a raw view into mental illness, and how it was misunderstood in the 1950s (although I can see a connection to much of the stigma today as well). Sylvia Plath has a way of pulling you in and staying with you. Absolutely a must read."

demya_justice shared a tip "Confused me at first, and i didnt fully understand until i finished the book. It was interesting enough for me to read all the way through, and i would read it again, but it is not what i had hoped considering the hype its being given"

waryfairy333 shared a tip "The writing was rich and detailed, each paragraph I envisioned deeply. The ending seemed very abrupt. The switch in the middle of the book was slick, and Plath made it seem effortless."

maddie_9593 shared a tip "One of my all time favorite psychological books. Goes through a story of a girl whose life is completely going down under. It’s a beautiful piece of literature. (the best part is that she was actually writing about herself)"

amber_dolimpio shared a tip "This is one of the only books I have read multiple times. I love feminist books, but I also really love a post-apocalyptic 🙃. If you haven’t read The Road and/or Swan Song, I definitely recommend them. Another book that is in my top 5 that I always recommend is We Need to Talk About Kevin. White Oleander is also fantastic."

kenzie_a_m shared a tip "Sylvia was incredibly talented, this book was absolutely amazing. Great look at what it may have felt like to be struggling with mental health in the 50s, and has themes that are still relatable today."

jaylen_houlihan shared a tip "The bell jar was a slightly disappointing read for me. I love Sylvia Plath’s poetry and I just expected more from this novel. I wanted to know more of Esther’s internal dialogue and I wanted to feel more from the book."

corinne_allen shared a tip "Currently half way through this novel and it’s not depressing yet. Rather it is like staring into a mirror and watching a young woman from decade’s past speak your own thoughts. I see myself in this author and it’s important to analyze oneself from an objective place as to truly be self aware. This novel is helping me with that."