A review by _dom_
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The first two thirds of the book is so strange, weird and uncomfortable. But the last third is so beautifully written that I’m sure the different voices of the narrators are like that on purpose.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Grief, Suicide, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Death, Self harm, Religious bigotry, and Mental illness
Moderate: Stalking and Sexual content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship