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A review by wormtail
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
THIS BOOK.
if i see any negative reviews talking about how ‘the boys have a weird obsession’ i think i will go mad as if that’s not the point of the book.
The writing was so addictive and it was so intriguing to witness the five Lisbon sisters lives (and deaths) from the perspectives of adolescent teenage boys across the street as a criticism of how women are viewed as creatures rather than human beings.
My ONLY criticism is that as tiny weeny intervals the book can be a little repetitive hence the 4/5 BUT i genuinely think this book is worth all of its flaws just to fully experience the last page because literal chills.
if i see any negative reviews talking about how ‘the boys have a weird obsession’ i think i will go mad as if that’s not the point of the book.
The writing was so addictive and it was so intriguing to witness the five Lisbon sisters lives (and deaths) from the perspectives of adolescent teenage boys across the street as a criticism of how women are viewed as creatures rather than human beings.
My ONLY criticism is that as tiny weeny intervals the book can be a little repetitive hence the 4/5 BUT i genuinely think this book is worth all of its flaws just to fully experience the last page because literal chills.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicide
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Racial slurs