We Need to Talk About Kevin
Interesting Facts
- The book is written in the form of letters that Eva, Kevin's mother, writes to her husband Franklin.
- The novel explores complex themes of motherhood, responsibility, and the nature of evil.
- Kevin, the main character, shows signs of sociopathy and cruelty from a young age.
- The book raises the question of how responsible parents are for their children's actions.
- The novel won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2005.
- The story ends tragically when Kevin commits a mass shooting at his school.
Date of publication: 26 August 2024
Updated: 13 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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