The Bell Jar was what I read when 2008 was about to end. When I was in school I had a Plath's poem in my curriculum. Before every chapter, a short bio of the author(s) was provided. That is when I had heard first about this book. I finally found the book after so many years and read through. I am fascinated by Sylvia Plath's life and its tragic ending. The fact that this book is almost autobiographical increased the value of the book for me. The book's ending left me a bit dissatisfied. It actually appeared that one more paragraph would have brought it to a more conclusive ending. Maybe I hoped that a few more pages would have taken me deeper into Plath's life? Anyways there are certain parallels between Esther and me: a. Her appetite. Esther had a healthy appetite and it is such a refreshing break from women who are too fussy about how little their tiny waists can accommodate. b. The fact that she can't handle intimacy well. Esther's closest friend is Doree...
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