In this unique verse novel, Stephanie Hemphill pieces together biographical information about Sylvia Plath to chronicle Plath’s life from birth to adulthood. Most of the poems are written from the standpoint of someone who knew Plath personally. In a few instances, Hemphill has written a poem in the style of one of Plath’s own works, doing her best to convey what might have been going through Plath’s mind at this particular time in her life.I wasn’t sure how I would feel about this novel, already knowing of Plath’s untimely end. I also wasn’t sure if I would enjoy the verse format. However, the verse was not tedious, and each little vignette accomplished its purpose of moving the story along in an effective way.
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