We Need to Talk About Kevin

[Jenny]

I loved this book - couldn't put it down. And now I'm wondering whether to watch the film ... is it as good, or will it ruin the book for me?

[Victoria]

Hi Jenny. I've read it too, and likewise couldn't put it down (so dark, though!) and haven't seen the film. I can imagine Tilda Swinton doing a good job...

Victoria (librarian in Pateley Bridge)

[Wendy]

Hi - I put off reading it when it was first published (is it really 10 years?) as I didn't feel that I would enjoy it and certainly didn't like the subject. I bit the bullet last year and like you both couldn't put it down. I loved the intricate examination of Eva's psyche, the debate about nature vs nurture and the shocking way that the story unfolded. I have recommended it to many people but would not go to see the film as I made that mistake with The Time Traveler's Wife!