The Virgin Suicides

A young girl wasn’t seeking death; she just wanted to escape her home, breaking away from its stifling atmosphere. The Lisbon sisters, five in number, captivated the entire neighborhood with their beauty and uniqueness, and their absence left a haunting void. Despite the passage of time, the boys who once silently adored them are still on a quest to unravel the mystery that shrouds the tragic fate of the Lisbon sisters. What drove these young girls to commit such a desperate act remains an unanswered question. This poignant and evocative narrative delves into themes of sexuality and despair, while also offering a profound reflection on suburban life in America. With this work, an extraordinary voice in American literature emerged over the past three decades. Emma Cline, author of "The Girls," describes it as a vivid connection to her own hidden world, capturing the intense yearnings and fixations of adolescence in a compelling book form.