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The Virgin Suicides

eng. The Virgin Suicides · 1993
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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.
The Virgin Suicides
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 20 June 2024
———Original titleeng. The Virgin Suicides · 1993
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