The only reason I did not read it in one sitting is that this is a book that deserves one’s full attention. However, I could not restrain myself as I got closer to the end. In fact, I stayed up to four in the morning finishing the book as I simply could not put it down. Continue reading
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides (1993) Contemporary Fiction, 256 pages Picador Reprint edition (April 28, 2009) Read for Picador Book Club: Picador’s Twitter Account The discussion of this book I have an extra copy due to a shipping mix-up. … Continue reading
When I first saw the film, I misunderstood the title and its meaning. Not until studying the Spanish language did I realize the error. It was my “Ah ha!” moment. The story, the metaphors, and the beauty of it all became so much clearer, and I was thrilled to finally “get it”. I decided then and there to get the book and read it. I am so glad I did. Continue reading
From the perspective of some, this a ‘bleak’ and depressing read. I will admit that initially, I felt the same way. However in letting this book stew on my mind for a few days, and after re-reading several passages, I realize that I had missed something. This book is about life, not death. It is about the journey’s we take and choices we make, and how each affect the other. Continue reading