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The Bell Jar
- Narrated by: Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
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The Bell Jar
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Publisher's Summary
READ BY THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ACTRESS MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL
'A modern classic.' Guardian
'A near-perfect work of art.' Joyce Carol Oates
I was supposed to be having the time of my life . . .
Working as an intern for a New York fashion magazine in the summer of 1953, Esther Greenwood is on the brink of her future. Yet she is also on the edge of a darkness that makes her world increasingly unreal. Esther's vision of the world shimmers and shifts: day-to-day living in the sultry city, her crazed men-friends, the hot dinner dances . . .
The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath's only novel, is partially based on Plath's own life. It has been celebrated for its darkly funny and razor sharp portrait of 1950s society, and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
ONE OF THE BBC'S '100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD'
'As clear and readable as it is witty and disturbing.' New York Times Book Review
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- Anonymous User
- 02-02-2020
Audio is really quiet
I love this story but I do need to turn my earphones onto the highest setting and I find it hard to hear.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-07-2022
outstanding
Maggie Gyllenhaal was an excellent narrator. One of the best audiobooks I've listened to, Sylvias writing is just so powerful and poignant.
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- L-Ka
- 21-05-2020
Good story, great performance
The performance of Maggie Gyllenhaal really makes this book, she is great to listen to and really brings the main character come to life. The story is interesting and I enjoyed the book a lot.
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- Bella
- 02-02-2024
Great Narrator and story
I loved this novel, I was so sad when it ended. I think the narrator does an excellent job at conveying the tone of the protagonist. I will say it is definitely of it’s time with some racist and fatphobic commentary, something to be aware of before reading!
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- Renee
- 09-12-2022
One of my favourite books
-The way the writing and the tone of Ether’s outer and inner monologue changes as she sinks into ill mental health
- Themes still relevant to today (minus some problematic language)
-Perfect narration from Maggie Gyllenhaal
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- Anonymous User
- 10-09-2024
I adored this- a treat
Maggie’s reading is exceptional and I think Plath would be so happy with it. She captures Esther perfectly. Plaths writing is incredibly funny and beautiful. She’s not your page turner but if this kinda character driven novel is what you like- you’ll love!
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- Colette
- 01-06-2017
Sylvia Plath Rocked
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, I thought the writing and the reading of the book superb.
What did you like best about this story?
Sylvia Plath's use of language. Her ability to get inside her character and deliver that character to the reader was brilliant.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
All of them. I found the story flowed right throughout.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
All people are created equal. Only society deems otherwise.
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- Terri
- 01-10-2016
Best Narrator
Maggie is Esther Greenwood. I loved her narration - A cautionary tale for all of us who sometimes are a little crazy. RIP Sylvia.
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- Chelsea
- 27-01-2019
Beautiful
Love the voices, love the setting. Just wished it was longer. Interesting poetic way of describing things for a novel
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- Anonymous User
- 11-01-2018
Beautiful
Sylvia Plath's writing is beautiful and profoundly familiar to me as a young woman. Maggie Gyllenhaal's voice is light and soothing and suits the character well.
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