Friday, February 25th, 2011
So I finally decided what book I would like to read for the next couple of months! I have decided on reading The Virgin Suicides a 1993 debut novel by Jeffrey Eugenides. At first when our book choices were given to us, I was utterly confused because there were so many choices. So I just started at my computer screen looking at the book titles until one interested me. When I saw the title The Virgin Suicides I wanted to know right away what the book would be about. So I went on the Internet and looked at the plot summary. I have read many books but I have never read one that deals with suicides-especially four girls committing suicide. So I decided it would be a good change and I could see myself sticking with this book the entire way and not abandoning it half way. Another reason why I wanted to read the book was because Jeffrey Eugenides was writing a book for the first time. I have noticed that a first time author puts a lot more effort into a book that someone who has written a novel already because they are still trying to make a name for themselves.
It also helped that my one of my friends, Riona has already seen the movie and said that it was incredibly good and that is the reason she decided to read the book. The book has also won the Aga Khan Prize for Fiction Award. One major part I have chosen this book is that it is sold out everywhere! It is sold out in Niagara Falls, St.Catharines, Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga and Brampton. I finally found one copy that is in Etobicoke, which I have to go get this weekend. Just the fact that this book is sold out makes me want to read it even more because if it were not good then why would it be sold out?
Ahhh, "The Virgin Suicides" - so much to take in! You're working really hard to get this book and so I'm sure it will be worth it! Don't forget to post your Reading Schedule once you get that book in your hands!
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