When I found out Dickens was paid by "installment", I gave up on this book. I might read the abridged version someday.

This is a memoir-type book of Plath's time in college while she was 'put away.' Plath's use of the bell jar itself is fantastic, and she is an excellent writer. I specifically enjoyed her descriptions of Doreen. It's a shame that she took her own life so young, but I'm thankful for what she contributed - she had excellent, innovative, evocative imagery.

While reading, I was disappointed in this book. Then I realized what the author was doing, and I was impressed. The corruption, the power plays, etc. Nice.

Of course, I also attended a private school, so I was yelling "Yes! It's all real!" :)