The Bell Jar

Sylvia Plath is a mastermind of descriptive writing, especially when it comes to suicide and mental health. It shouldn't surprise me as she killed herself, but the way she describes Esthers depression and attempts is so ruthless. The entire book is meticulous in how it builds up to the end. There are some moments where I couldn't quite tell if what I was reading was happening in that moment of the book or if it was a flashback, and I think that helps tie into Esthers feelings of loneliness and numbness. I recently had the option to chose this book for my english class but I would've had to wait another month before finishing it and I just couldn't. The book just pulls you in and you don't want to look away because every little detail has a meaning in here. “I am, i am, i am.”