A review by fannysshelves
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

This was a bit of a weird experience. I read most of it in one sitting, so i was definitely invested in the girls stories, but at the same time a bit bored by all the side characters stories. The way the book was narrated was a bit strange at first but it did make me curious about the girls, so I guess it fulfilled its purpose. The pace of this was pretty slow but I found it manageable. I did like the portrayal of the male gaze, those boys were only in love with the idea of the girls. For example, Lux sent so many signals, that she needed help, but they continued to watch her and ignore them. While I liked that part, others lacked a bit so over all, a very average book to me.
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