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A review by romyomola
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
dark
emotional
tense
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
3.0
unsure whether the unreliability of the narrator is intentional. I read it as an exploration of the projections society puts on young women and how they crush us, but it could equally be read as a titillating perverted description of deeply disturbed young girls.
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment