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A review by coffeemybook
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Eugenides handled a taboo topic not just respectfully but in a ingenious and thought provoking way that helps to alleviate some of the seriousness of the subject to make way for a good old-fashioned ‘solving the mystery’ reading.