The bell jar

okay sooo... just finished The Bell Jar and omg... this book lowkey wrecked me 😭. like fr, esther’s whole breakdown hit way too close. Esther’s vibe in the beginning is all glitzy internship in nyc, but you can tell she’s not vibing w/ any of it. it’s giving ✨burnout✨ and “wtf am i doing w/ my life” energy. been there. she spirals HARD and it’s def not pretty, but it’s real.

what got me is how plath writes mental health—like, she gets it. the numbness, the pressure to be “normal,” the whole “everyone else is thriving and i’m just... here” thing. esther’s in this constant fog (aka the "bell jar") and she can’t breathe. heavy stuff, but mad relatable.

also, the 50s gender roles?? ew. the way she’s treated by dudes & society?? double ew. but also like, not much has changed tbh 😒

⚠️ tw for depression, self-harm, & suicide. it’s def a tough read, so heads up.

anyways, 10/10 for vibes, sadness, and being way too real. not a feel-good read, but if u like deep, messy, existential girlboss chaos... this one’s for u 💔🖤