The Virgin Suicides

Interesting Facts

• The book tells the story of the five Lisbon sisters living in a Detroit suburb in the 1970s who all commit suicide within a year.
• The narrative is told from the perspective of a group of neighborhood boys who were fascinated by the sisters and try to understand their actions years later.
• The book explores themes of teenage depression, isolation, and family issues, as well as the influence of society on personal life.
• The plot is inspired by real events from the author's youth.
• The book was adapted into a film in 1999 by director Sofia Coppola, marking her directorial debut.