One of my favorite books, and the only novel ever written by the tragic Sylvia Plath, "The Bell Jar" is surprisingly autobiographical as it details the life of its main character and her slow, yet sure, descent into what is essentially insanity. This is a very readable book that captures the time period pitch-perfectly, and you'll find that while the main character's actions and thoughts can be a bit disturbing at times, your predisposed ideas about mental illness and sociology will be challenged and possibly changed. I could certainly relate to the young woman, and I think anyone, even mentally healthy people like myself, will find realism and understanding within these fantastically-written pages. A true American classic that should be read by everyone interested in serious literature.
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