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Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Bell Jar in Books
Mar 18, 2020
A worthy classic
The Bell Jar is one of those well known classic books that pretty much everyone has heard of, but yet for me I hadn't a clue what the story was actually about. The story centres around a young woman's mental breakdown and descent into depression, and her subsequent slow path to recovery. It's not in the slightest what I was expected, but this is actually a rather good and worthy classic novel.
I wouldnt say Esther is a particularly endearing protagonist, there's a lot about her tale that doesn't make sense or seems a little lacking but I'm guessing this is because it's meant to represent her rather unhinged state of mind. It can get a little frustrating when things aren't explained properly, but for the most part the plot and story is very interesting and I struggled to put this down. It's well written without being pretentious, and it seems to be a very realistic tale about mental illness. The metaphor of the bell jar itself is a rather wonderful term despite the subject matter and one of the best metaphors I've ever come across in literature, as it's so true.
Overall this is a great classic and whilst it may seem a little dated, it's a really good study on mental health.
I wouldnt say Esther is a particularly endearing protagonist, there's a lot about her tale that doesn't make sense or seems a little lacking but I'm guessing this is because it's meant to represent her rather unhinged state of mind. It can get a little frustrating when things aren't explained properly, but for the most part the plot and story is very interesting and I struggled to put this down. It's well written without being pretentious, and it seems to be a very realistic tale about mental illness. The metaphor of the bell jar itself is a rather wonderful term despite the subject matter and one of the best metaphors I've ever come across in literature, as it's so true.
Overall this is a great classic and whilst it may seem a little dated, it's a really good study on mental health.
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Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated The Lion King (1994) in Movies
Jan 2, 2018
Flowerpower (154 KP) rated Watership Down (1978) in Movies
Apr 24, 2017
Dean (6927 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) in Movies
May 1, 2017 (Updated Dec 13, 2017)
Lightsabers! (3 more)
Use the force
Darth Vader, still the coolest villain
Millennium Falcon
A presence I've not felt since.....
An all time classic and many people's favourite all time film. Well ahead of itself and launched the Star Wars series. Always entertaining, a land mark in film making!!
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Baby Driver (2017) in Movies
Jun 26, 2017
Baby Driver is a fifth gear joy ride of millennial cool and old-school car stunt acrobatics. Nicolas Wingding Refn’s Drive lifted liberally from Walter Hill’s 70s crime classic The Driver.
Critic- Electric Shadows
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.electric-shadows.com/baby-driver/
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.electric-shadows.com/baby-driver/
Hungpony (3 KP) rated Hacksaw Ridge (2016) in Movies
Jul 12, 2017
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Acting
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One of THE best movies I've seen in years
We've all heard about Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile - how they exceed when watched anyone's expectations. Well this film is one of them......mesmerising, compelling, heart-wrenching. Absolute classic of a movie
Ameeka (131 KP) rated Beauty and the Beast (2017) in Movies
Jul 7, 2017
Perfect casting choices (3 more)
Close to the animated movie
Soundtrack
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Offers a fresh and modern take on a classic story
The movie felt magical, and Watson plays an ideal Belle. The performance of the cast enhances the film, and the two new songs were very moving.