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A review by mjones14
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a really interesting book. The prose mirrors the style of 'on earth we are briefly gorgeous' in being poeticly written. Unfortunately, it is a victim of its time with several outdated stereotypes, however I still enjoyed it overall
Graphic: Child death, Grief, Death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Confinement
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Eating disorder and Religious bigotry