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The Bell Jar
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February 1, 2018
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February 28, 2018

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Bea (beansbookshelves)
So… Where to begin? I honestly have no idea.

This book talks about mental health and how it used to be perceived decades ago (it still is a taboo topic nowadays) and how difficult it is to be a woman, to choose the future you want for yourself, to be able to take control over your own life.

One of the most highlighted points of this novel is the main character’s inability to conform to society and how it affected her life decisions.

The first thought that came to mind while reading this book was “P
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