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lottie_atko 's review for:
The Virgin Suicides
by Jeffrey Eugenides
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The overuse of beautiful prose becomes laborious and slow. There were interesting ideas explored but it was not always clear what the author was trying to comment on; a lot of the book appears contradictory. It was very vivid and evocative at its best, but quite often came across as pretentious and unfocused, especially in the middle of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Stalking
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness