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A review by komiification
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Man. I really wanted to like this book, but jesus christ it's just so fucking boring. It just goes on and on and on, and maybe it's the point, the slow drawl to the inevitable but christ it's BORING. And for what— the blurb really summarises everything you need to know.
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Ableism