A review by caitmal
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I found the author’s writing style very hard to get into. She seemed to use 10 words to say something when 3 would share the message equally as well. The characters were all terrible and such clique’s of different people in a trauma situation. None of the characters had any flexibility to their personality. The last 30 pages were the only ones I read quickly. The rest dragged on. I’ve seen some reviews talk about how the author is highlighting nature vs nurture which seems ridiculous as neither view are highlighted in an effective way at all. 
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