The Virgin Suicides

Set in Grosse Pointe, Michigan in the 1970s, 'The Virgin Suicides' is a haunting and unforgettable novel that explores the lives of the five Lisbon sisters.

The story is narrated by an anonymous group of teenage boys who are obsessed with the sisters and try to understand the mystery behind their tragic deaths.

The novel delves into themes of adolescent love, disquiet, and death, and it is written with a unique blend of sensitivity and dark humor.

The Lisbon family's strict Catholic upbringing and the subsequent isolation of the girls lead to a series of tragic events that the boys can only observe and try to comprehend.