The Bell Jar

It's a good book.

Nevertheless a good book has its limits. First coming with its suddenness in introducing a mental illness, or maybe it's simply that detachment to modern society or upper class social events, which the latter is much relatable.

Okay, don't blame the victim here. Esther is all right to think that way. Or should she not? Shutting every possible outlet to something better? Have we not learnt that constraint choice is better than keeping your options open? Well, anyway. Never mind. Great talent lost. In battle of freedom and marriage. (As one opting for the first, well I wouldn't die yet)

I don't think Esther did have any sorts of recovery towards the end. But if you say that exchange a life for one is worth it then, well, I suppose this book serves its purpose.