The Bell Jar

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Author : Sylvia Plath

Genre : Autobiographical novel

Traits : Mental health issues, societal norms, self harm.

Language : English 

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It all started with a queer sultry summer. The Bell jar by Sylvia Plath is a phenomenal depiction of women surviving with mental health issues during the 1950s. The society's perception of a perfect woman and Esther's pursuit to live unapologetically like a human was something that made the book even more riveting. Sadly enough a bigger battle was awaiting her- her constant dispute with her inner world. Her alacrity to become everything, her ambitions, her desires were all threatened by her interrogative and unstable, yet a beautiful mind. 

I connected with the character of Esther a lot of times while reading the book and trust me, there were times when I was Esther and at times she was my friend. The plot is exceedingly depressing and can be triggering enough for someone who has already been dealing with severe mental health issues but the writing style is quite witty and funny. 

Synopsis Esther Greenwood is a young lady residing in 1950s America with her ambitions and desires to be the dictator of her own life. Little does she know that she has to grapple with the stifling societal norms which are made for women and her deteriorating mental health. She finds herself in a metaphorical Bell Jar which isolates her from the real world and encompasses her within her imaginary bounds. Plath's poignant depiction of Esther's descent into the realm of madness and the fear of losing herself reflects its relevance in the lives of the young adults of today's generation.

R/W rating : 8.9/10

Goodreads rating : 4.1/5
(As on the date of publishing this post)

R/W by : @the_book_stop_

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