A review by junglejelly
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

An interesting read given it's considered a classic. But I'm really not sure how I feel about the book, a few weeks on.

I did enjoy that the writing captured the thoughts and feelings of (stereotypical) teenage boys, and how the reader can question
the reliability of the narrator
.

While I did enjoy the writing, the plot and characters fell short in comparison. I do think it's a classic in the context of the publication date and I wonder what the impact would be in today's society.
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