This is one of the most haunting and disturbing pieces of literature I have yet come across. Plath writes beautifully, with strong, vivid imagery that sticks in your mind. She pulls from her attempted suicide, World War II, troubled families and the darker side of nature for her metaphors and images, and together they create something terrifying yet still intensely meaningful. It reads quite easily, although it does have considerable depth in the allusions and structure of the poems. The crowning piece is probably Lady Lazarus, Plath's anthem of a suicidal woman. Strong while still being extremely vulnerable, the poem pulls together the themes that drive Plath's life.
Overall, a book that should be read by everyone, although not all at one time. When taken all together, the poems can be overwhelming, but when spread out they form a beautiful piece.
Mistress Fu
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