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AutumnEclipsed t1_j1r961d wrote

Reply to comment by gingr87 in Jeffrey Eugendis Middlesex made me cry 😢 by Love_and_Squal0r

The Marriage Plot was a big let down for me. The writing was still good like his other books, but the plot and characters weren’t as complex or interesting as in his other books. I felt detached from the story the whole time. I was waiting patiently for this book to come out since I had reread Middlesex and Virgin Suicides a few times too.

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Heybitchitsme t1_j1rhr6s wrote

I agree - I love Middlesex and The Virgin Suicides but Marriage* Plot just didn't click with me. I didn't even finish it, which was disappointing because I was so excited about it. I'm glad I started his work with TVS.

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gingr87 t1_j1rk5gs wrote

The Marriage Plot is actually my favourite of the three. It just felt so deliciously melancholy. Books/movies that make me feel kind of morose are my favourites.

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