The Virgin Suicides
Paperback Published on: 03/10/2011
Price: £8.99
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Amazingly dark.
I was not too sure about this one when I started reading as the pace seems to slow after the initial shock within its pages. However, this is a very delibe... READ MORE
Interesting, and sometimes disturbing, but it forces you to think
This book follows the suicides of 6 sisters in a suburban town, told through the perspective of the neighbourhood boys who are mystified by them. The narra... READ MORE
Little masterpuece
I can't believe people have given this book low ratings. Yes questions are un answered but often the best books have that trait. This was based on real eve... READ MORE
True cult classic
Eugenides has that rare gift - genuine originality in his writing style. This novel was highly ambitious and a lesser writer might have missed the mark, bu... READ MORE
Synopsis
The shocking thing about the girls was how nearly normal they seemed when their mother let them out for the one and only date of their lives. Twenty years on, their enigmatic personalities are embalmed in the memories of the boys who worshipped them and who now recall their shared adolescence: the brassiere draped over a crucifix belonging to the promiscuous Lux; the sisters' breathtaking appearance on the night of the dance; and the sultry, sleepy street across which they watched a family disintegrate and fragile lives disappear.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- ISBN: 9781408825709
- Number of pages: 256
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm
- Weight: 182g
- Languages: English
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The Virgin Suicides
You can't always tell a thief just by looking at them, even if you looked very hard. They come from different social and financial classes, they may look h... READ MORE
A Total Struggle
Ugh I was so disappointed by this book! I thought we were going to get an in depth look at the girls lives, what happened to make them all do what they did... READ MORE
No
I DNF it
It’s was horrible, I got 20% in, and I don’t DNF books unless for good reason.
An intriguing read
TW: suicide (please check for other triggers too)This modern classic follows the story of the girls in the Lisbon family who completed suicide in suburban ... READ MORE
Love it
One of the best books ever imo, the way it perfectly encapsulates the way that boys look at girls their age and how their warped view of reality can twist ... READ MORE
Dark! Brilliant!
So it's the 30th Anniversary of the publication of this book and I had never read it - so obviously I was won over by the new beautiful hardback.
This is ... READ MORE
Absolute genius
I never thought I’d enjoy a book written through the male gaze so much, I’ve never been so annoyed yet intrigued through the choice of narrrator. Left me s... READ MORE
Underwhelming and overhyped
I found myself enjoying the beginning of this book. It was mysterious and odd and a great set up for a great book. But such a large chunk in the middle of ... READ MORE
Amazing book!
It is a must-read. I love this book so much and think it is 10 times better than the film- that is also very good. Would recommend!
Favourite!!
One of the most beautifully written booked I’ve ever read, gripping and heartbreaking. A must read for any young girl, so relatable it hurts.
Incredible
After browsing over the other reviews, I’m really surprised people are rating it so low. Yes, there are lots of unanswered questions, but I thought this no... READ MORE
Frustrating
To me, this book suffers due to its pacing. Nothing happens for (seemingly) ages and then the interesting stuff happens in 10 pages.
Personally, the narra... READ MORE
Love this
An easy read, the story of the Lisbon sisters from a group of boys perspective
Worth the read
I like the idea of the perspective being from the boys that don't understand them- this is what intrigued me at the beginning-but in the middle of the book... READ MORE
worth a read
The narrative is the best part of this book. Although at times disturbing and distorted, it was clear to the reader that this story was being told complete... READ MORE
A struggle of a book
This book portrays the idea that a woman’s mental struggles can be boiled down to men, not the idea that they may have their own things going on. But that... READ MORE
Left me with so many questions…but still very satisfied
I really enjoyed this book but it was not what I was expecting at all. I was expecting more of an insight to the girls perspectives, a reason as to why the... READ MORE
Great Idea, Poor Execution
Really wish there was more insight into the girls and their individual lives experiences. Covers some really serious themes surrounding mental health, that... READ MORE
Love this book
I absolutely loved this book, I loved how it was told from the boys perspectives highlighting how there's still a patriarchal society we face, it also show... READ MORE