As Virgens Suicidas -

Introduction "The Virgin Suicides" is a novel by Jeffrey Eugenides, published in 1993. The book tells the story of the Lisbon family and their five daughters, who live in a suburban American town in the 1970s. The novel explores themes of adolescent angst, family dynamics, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships. Plot Summary The story is set in a suburban American town in the 1970s and revolves around the Lisbon family: Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon and their five daughters, Therese, Mary, Bonnie, Lux, and Cecilia. The novel begins with the suicide of Cecilia Lisbon, the youngest daughter, who drowns in the family's swimming pool. This event sets off a chain reaction of tragic and mysterious events that ultimately lead to the deaths of the other four Lisbon sisters.