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A review by esztervida
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“Obviously doctor, you’ve never been a thirteen year old girl”
GENIUS. Male gaze criticism. Lyrical. The Lisbon girls have this heartbreakingly parasocial relationship with everyone in their small town and it’s destroying to watch it all unfold. The investigative format is brilliant; exploring the framing of mental health of young girls within 70s middle class suburbia.
And i love sofia coppola’s film adaptation of this
GENIUS. Male gaze criticism. Lyrical. The Lisbon girls have this heartbreakingly parasocial relationship with everyone in their small town and it’s destroying to watch it all unfold. The investigative format is brilliant; exploring the framing of mental health of young girls within 70s middle class suburbia.
And i love sofia coppola’s film adaptation of this
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexism, and Misogyny