A review by hannahchesley
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I really liked its meditations on the male gaze, and the many interesting ways that it drove him its most basic point - that life can sometimes suffocate women. It was so engaging from start to finish and a quick read. I even enjoyed the point of view, and didn’t find that disliking the narrator/s got in the way of enjoying the book as a whole. Highly recommend.
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