Does anyone here already read the bell jar by Sylvia Plath?

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Does anyone here already read the bell jar by Sylvia Plath ?

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I was just looking at that. People seemed to like it in the reviews but categorized it depressing so I am not sure if I’m going to read it or not. Do you like it?

MaryQuestion author

Im still thinking if im going to read it or not

Jessie

I read it years ago. Sad, but good. Worth the read.

Christina

Ive heard it is a very good book!

Rachel

I’ve just started reading it. I don’t have an opinion yet.

Bobbie

I read it years ago.

Catherine

Sad book but worth reading.

Julie

Yes, years ago. It was worthwhile for me

Maggie

Was forced into it at school. Despise it.

Samantha

Read it way back in the dsy

Helen

I read it fairly recently and I think it’s worth reading. I do think that you need to keep in mind that it is a semi autobiographical novel written by a poet who suffered from depression. The language is beautiful but the story is sad. If you want a ‘nice’ book don’t read this, but if you want something to make you think then read The Bell Jar.

Dennis

I’ve read it, not a feel good book but worth reading.

Julie

read that a long time ago, I think I own my own copy, but I haven’t read that since just after High School I think

Biancha

I read it about 3 or 4 years ago – it’s definitely worth reading, I enjoyed it!

Clare

I read it a month or two ago and thought it was incredibly over rated. It led nowhere, no particular climax etc just depressing details of the character’s battle with depression and left me wondering why I bothered.

LaVonne

I owned it forever, and finally read it about a year ago. I’m glad I did- it may have been a bit more relevant when it was written- but still enjoyed reading it and glad I did.

Sihl

Yes. Very slow and I didn’t like the beginning but it got better

Elisabeth

Yes, we just read it recently in my book club. It was depressing and I would not read it again. Also can’t recommend it. Yes, it’s a classic but also boring.

Brenda

Sad but good

Sylvia

Yes, it is brilliant!

Brittany

I read it recently it was good! It’s very sad though

David

Im a third way in.enjoying it so far..some people say its sad.life isnt always a bed of roses..