We Need to Talk About Kevin
Description
This gripping novel explores the complex and often disturbing nature of motherhood through a series of searing letters from Eva Khatchadourian to her estranged husband. Two years after her son Kevin committed a horrific school massacre, Eva grapples with her role in his descent into violence, questioning whether her own ambivalence towards motherhood and her unsettling dislike for her child contributed to his monstrous acts. Shriver masterfully dissects themes of nature versus nurture, parental responsibility, and the societal expectations placed upon women, creating a chilling and unforgettable portrait of a family undone by unimaginable tragedy.
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Profile Books
Published Jul 9, 2010
480 pages
ISBN: 9781847651747
paperback
Serpent's Tail
Published Jan 1, 2006
468 pages
ISBN: 9781852424671
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
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