A review by danielleboldry
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

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

4.5

for a book that centres around such a heavy, all-consuming theme, the writing style and structure does a mesmerising job at creating suspense in the most entrancing, yet delightfully mundane way. the narration is incredibly interesting; completely mirroring the feelings and yearnings of the reader whilst also giving you some insight into the young male gaze and their ill-informed infatuation of the Lisbon girls. i will never, ever forget reading that last scene in chapter four.
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