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Two years ago Eva Khatchadourian's son, Kevin, murdered seven of his fellow high-school students, a cafeteria worker, and a popular teacher. Now, in a series of letters to her absent husband, Eva recounts the story of how Kevin came to be Kevin.
Fearing that her own shortcomings may have shaped what her son has become, she confesses to a deep, long-standing ambivalence about both motherhood in general and Kevin in particular. How much is her fault? When did it all start to go wrong? Or was it, in fact, ever right at all?
We Need To Talk About Kevin is a gripping tale of parental struggle and responsibility, told through the confessional lens of a troubled mother trying to piece together the past and come to terms with the present.
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We Need to Talk About Kevin is a compelling exploration of the complexities of motherhood and familial relationships, often sparking intense discussions among readers. Lionel Shriver's narrative is emotionally charged, with various reviews highlighting its thought-provoking and sometimes polarising examination of nature versus nurture. The film adaptation ties in seamlessly, capturing the novel's tension and emotional depth.
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ISBN: 9781921758492
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 September 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 336g
Pages: 408
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