We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
"We Need To Talk About Kevin" is a gripping and unsettling novel that explores the complex relationship between a mother and her troubled son. Told through a series of letters written by the mother to her estranged husband, the book delves into the aftermath of a horrific school massacre committed by Kevin. As the mother reflects on her own guilt, fears, and doubts, she questions whether her own actions and choices played a role in shaping Kevin's violent nature. This thought-provoking and chilling narrative explores themes of nature versus nurture, parental responsibility, and the profound impact of tragedy on a family.
The 2060th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 145,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 50th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
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- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)
- The Ultimate Book Bucket List: The 75 Best Books Of All Time (Refinery29)
- Latitude Festival's Top 20 Books by Women (Latitude Festival goers)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)