Esther Greenwood

So I finished The Bell Jar last Sunday and found myself completely intrigued by Esther Greenwood's thoughts and life. I felt like Plath was writing about me through Esther and could read my thoughts on life at times. Sometimes the conventionalism of life seems so silly to me and I question the things considered "normal" in society.

I loved how Esther's thoughts were more real and "normal" than the thoughts and actions of the people in her world. I find myself quietly watching the world wondering if this is how it's supposed to be. Why do we constantly sweat the small stuff that in the end is meaningless? Do people live their lives in fear of being themselves because of how they will be viewed?

I think it was an interesting view of society and the struggle of women in America. It also gives us a look into Plath's thought life which is interesting because of her own suicide. In the end...I'd say I really enjoyed The Bell Jar and would highly recommend it. Now onto Crime and Punishment...we'll see what Dostoevsky has for me.

I've decided to read more. I want to read the classics and spend my free time getting lost in books I overlooked in highschool and college to spend more time out with friends. My new favorite place to read...City Lights Bookstore in Northbeach. I love that place.

On my list so far: