The Atlantic Journal-Constitution says that "[Plath] is, quite simply, the diarist of our time." I don't have much of a basis of comparison, but as a diarist myself, her journals are a dense, intensive read that gives a raw glimpse into the mind of arguably one of the greatest poets of all time. While it can be disjointed and difficult to read at times, it is only to be expected given that these are the actual transcriptions of a journal. It is incredible to view her personal struggle made clear through her private thoughts, but even more so-- all poets and writers should consider this a must-read because it details her thought process when it comes to her writing, and her upkeep of her skills.