This is the most comprehensive and haunting biography that I have ever read. I would give it more than five stars if I could. As I delved into the pages of Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark, I found myself immersed in the intricate tapestry of Plath's family history and the mazelike web of her relationships. The towering presence of Ted Hughes in Plath's life left an indelible impression on me. The initial years of their marriage were a poignant portrayal of love, but as their bond unravelled, my heart ached for Plath. The stark reality of Hughes' extramarital affairs leaving lasting scars on Plath's life was a bitter pill to swallow. I was like a wreck reading about the crumbling marriage. My thoughts were consumed by their tragedy, and the sheer magnitude of their downfall was unfathomable.   Nevertheless, I do believe their love was unconditional. Now I approach Plath's life and work with a deeper understanding and heightened empathy. While we cannot alter the course of someone's life, we possess the choice to honour the enduring legacy they have left behind.