Phil Preston
What a fantastic depiction of a terrible situation that poses all sorts of questions about the parents' role (or not) in Kevin being Kevin. I loved Eva's stinging wit and observations about American society. Would have given 5 stars if not for the fact I found it really hard going over the first 120 pages or so.
This is very much like The Count of Monte Cristo in terms of being a revenge story, although it is based loosely on real people and happenings that occurred in exploring the mid-west in the early 1800s. I found it very gripping and the pages flew by.
Interesting read and beautifully written, although a book where too much hard thinking was required to figure it out!
Some people say it is too ambitious - I think not - Bernadine takes on some massive issues and conquers them all. Breathtaking insights into a world that isn't always visible.
Hits a lot of fringe and uncomfortable issues. Really got into this from half way on. Live the unconventional nature if his work and the subject matter.