The hosts explore the connection between idolizing Sylvia Plath and being suicidal, discussing the influence of Plath in popular culture. They also discuss their thoughts on the association between Plath and 'The Virgin Suicides' film, reflecting on their nuanced opinions and the difficulties they faced in watching fragments of the film. Additionally, they analyze the portrayal of characters in the book and question the discomfort it creates for readers.
CONTENT WARNING: frequent, graphic mentions of suicide
We're back after a short break with more Covid-appropriate reading material, and what's more pandemic-y than The Virgin Suicides, a book where everyone dies and no one leaves their house. We talk about bad faith readings, Lolita, Sylvia Plath, the 'we' voice, suburbia, and Jeffrey's talent for smells.
Caroline O'Donoghue has two books out, the most recent of which is Scenes of a Graphic Nature and is available in all book shops from August 6th
Ella Risbridger is the author of Midnight Chicken and Set Me On Fire, as well as a forthcoming children's fiction series The Secret Detectives
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