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A review by annahollamby
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thought-provoking, disturbing, and ultimately, i fear, unforgettable. the detailed writing really adds to the realism of the story. eva, our narrator, is unlikeable but certainly enthralling.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Excrement, Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Gaslighting