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A review by phantomgecko
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thought this book was well written and interesting. But I also didn't love it.
The question of why these girls killed themselves seems kinda straightforward? They were confined to a house that was actively decaying around them with severely mentally ill parents.
That wasn't really the point though.
The book was a fascinating view into the perspective of boys that idolize and idealize teenage girls.
The question of why these girls killed themselves seems kinda straightforward? They were confined to a house that was actively decaying around them with severely mentally ill parents.
That wasn't really the point though.
The book was a fascinating view into the perspective of boys that idolize and idealize teenage girls.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Stalking