A review by applesodaperson
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This one was an interesting one for sure. A good thing I liked was how atmospheric it was, and how vivid the descriptions of the Lisbon’s house were. But, this book also showed its age with how problematic some of it was. It definitely romanticizes suicide a lot, without a real understanding of the mental illness that causes it. I also would have vastly preferred that it be from the point of view of the sisters, instead of a bunch of pervy men. 
Read from the Provo library.
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