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A review by charlies_shelf
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
So; The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides is a book. That's one thing that is certain, and while opinions differ on if it's good or bad there's a few things that are again, certain.
This book includes sexism, hypersexuality of minors, racism and Ableism. Some mentioned less than others.
Now as to my personal opinion, keep in mind there will be spoilers from here on out.
I liked page 190 and 191 simply because of the music. But that's honestly where it stops.
The person who's telling us the story seems to end off with anger. Anger because "he was wronged". An example of this is the sentence; "they made us participate in their own madness,...".
Not only that but there's barely to no build up to the end, which just like everything else has good and bad sections.
Would I call this a bad book? No.
Would I call this a good book? No.
Because nothing is ever good or bad.
That's why I rate this book a 1.5/5.
This book includes sexism, hypersexuality of minors, racism and Ableism. Some mentioned less than others.
Now as to my personal opinion, keep in mind there will be spoilers from here on out.
The person who's telling us the story seems to end off with anger. Anger because "he was wronged". An example of this is the sentence; "they made us participate in their own madness,...".
Not only that but there's barely to no build up to the end, which just like everything else has good and bad sections.
Would I call this a bad book? No.
Would I call this a good book? No.
Because nothing is ever good or bad.
That's why I rate this book a 1.5/5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Body shaming, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
Minor: Racial slurs, Ableism, and Racism