The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Plath, was quite an interesting read. My opinion of it in the end was mixed, but the more time that goes by, the more I like it. Ultimately, it is the story of Esther Greenwood and her move into crazy town. Part of the reason I like the book is that her craziness is easy to understand. It happens so gradually, so easily that I almost fell into it with her. Overall, I don't think it was that depressing of a book, and I think it is a true and honest tale of how a seemingly normal woman can just lose her mind! In this version, with the PS insights and more, there was a really interesting forward about Plath herself, her slip into depression, and the book's initial rejection. I think that makes the book all the more interesting, and I'm guessing it was somewhat of an autobiography in disguise.
Anyway... Really interesting book. I recommend it highly.
Jen's Grade: a good solid "A"
2 comments:
I've heard that this book is difficult to read, did you think this?
yeah, I could see how that would be true. the first half flowed really nicely, and made sense. the last half where she came into her crazy was a lot more choppy and definately more confusing. but for the most part, if you're paying enough attention it's not too bad.
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