Summary - The Virgin Suicides: Based On The Book By Jeffrey Eugenides

SUMMARY

THE VIRGIN SUICIDES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JEFFREY EUGENIDES

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Beginning of the End

Cecilia's "Recovery"

After Cecilia's Death

The School Year After Cecilia

Lux and Trip's Connection

The Slow Decline

The Homecoming Dance and its Aftermath

Confinement and Last Communications

The Suicides and Their Aftermath

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Virgin Suicides" by Jeffrey Eugenides is a poignant exploration of the mysterious lives of the five Lisbon sisters, who are sheltered and overprotected by their strict, religious parents. Narrated by a group of local boys, the story delves into themes of isolation, longing, and the complexities of adolescence. Set in a quiet suburban neighborhood in the 1970s, the novel captures the boys' fascination with the girls' tragic existence, exploring how a sense of mystery and incompleteness shapes their lives. Eugenides masterfully portrays the fragility of youth, the weight of secrets, and the haunting nature of unspoken grief.

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Release date

Audiobook: 7 February 2025